Plan Reviewer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:
Inspection Services

Pay Grade:
113

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Personnel Status:
Regular Full-Time

This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive building plans examination on new construction, alterations, repairs, and other projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. This position reports to the Permitting Division Manager.

• Plans, organizes, and facilitates the building plan submittal, approval, and permit issuance process.
• Assist in case management of complex building construction submittals to promote efficient and effective customer service.
• Performs highly advanced technical work reviewing a combination of commercial and residential construction documents and related aspects for compliance with all applicable city, county, state and federal codes and ordinances.
• Assists contractors and design professionals with questions concerning the application, interpretation and intent of codes, related procedures and how to achieve code compliance.
• Maintains and updates inspection records, project documentation, and project files; updates building permit and inspection tracking databases.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain one International Code Council certification for the type of inspections conducted within one year of employment.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain two additional approved International Code Council certification within two years of employment.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Knowledge of City and departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant state and adopted building codes including but not limited to structural, electrical, mechanical, fuel gas, fire, life safety and accessibility.
• Knowledge of City ordinances.
• Knowledge of construction standards and of City of Auburn and Auburn Water Works Board standards and Engineering Design and Construction Manual
• Knowledge of construction techniques and contracting procedures.
• Knowledge of types, grades, and sizes of building materials.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting plans and technical specifications.
• Skill in performing design calculations and analyses.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs, including Arc View, Arc Map and related GIS tools; CAD; permitting and plan review and asset management…