Senior Plans Examiner – Environmental & Code Compliance

City of Richmond, Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities seeks a qualified Plans Examiner, Senior to ensure stormwater, ChesBay, erosion, and related regulations are met for development projects within the City. The incumbent will review and approve civil plans to meet environmental regulations and coordinate with engineers, developers, and owners.

Responsibilities include plan reviews, leading internal meetings, assisting external customers with permitting questions, and preparing detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or related field (minimum).
• 2-3 years of plan review experience.
• Three years of architecture, engineering or plans reviewing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan review of development plans for compliance with Virginia USBC and regulations.
• Lead internal meetings to discuss issues with proposed development.
• Assist external customers with questions about permitting, ChesBay, floodplain, and stormwater management.
• Review Special Inspections packages for compliance and prepare reports for contractors, owners, and plan designers.
• Schedule and facilitate special inspection project meetings and conduct site visits and inspections.
• Prepare written reports concerning plan reviews and inspections for stakeholders.
• Provide customer service by answering technical questions about codes, inspections, audits to walk-in, phone, and email inquiries.

Skills

Plan review

Customer service

Technical writing

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Engineer In Training (EIT)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Civil engineering software

Job description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities seeks a qualified Plans Examiner, Senior to ensure stormwater, ChesBay, erosion, and related regulations are met for development projects within the City. The incumbent will review and approve civil plans to meet environmental regulations and coordinate with engineers, developers, and owners.

Responsibilities include plan reviews, leading internal meetings, assisting external customers with permitting questions, and preparing detailed reports.