PLANS Examiner; Mechanical Level III – Commercial Plan Review

Cary, NC, a progressive community of over 192,000 people, is on a continuing journey of challenging the standard of how local government operates. We are seeking a passionate, committed, and highly skilled Code Enforcement Official (Mechanical Level III) to serve as a Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner and join our Cary team to work together to build community and change lives through exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will embody excellence and be able to effectively perform difficult technical work reviewing construction documents for commercial mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with the North Carolina State Building Codes and related regulations. The primary duties of this position are commercial mechanical plan review; however, some field inspection work may be required based on workload and staffing considerations. The successful candidate will also be expected to cross-train to serve as a backup Commercial Plumbing Plan Reviewer.

Work includes considerable public contact in dealing with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, the general public, and other Town staff. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Chief Mechanical Code Official.

Cary offers the best benefits in support of our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience, which also includes Career Ladder opportunities for advancement. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employee’s whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

If you are committed to excellence and providing high quality service and desire growth opportunities and a great place to work, this may be the opportunity for you!

Check out Cary's Code Enforcement Official (Mechanical III) Recruitment Flyer to learn more about this amazing opportunity!

Applicants for this recruitment must hold a current NC DOI Standard Mechanical Level III Certificate. Please review the information below before submitting your application.

• OSFM website
• 11 NCAC 08 .0706
  - REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  TYPES AND LEVELS
• North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,496.00 - $

• Review construction documents, plans, specifications, and calculations for commercial mechanical systems (HVAC, refrigeration, ductwork, exhaust and ventilation, fuel gas piping, venting, and combustion air) to ensure compliance with the NC Mechanical Code, NC Fuel Gas Code, mechanical provisions of the NC Energy Conservation Code, and related regulations;
• Prepare clear, well-documented plan review comments citing applicable code sections; communicate deficiencies to design professionals and applicants; review resubmittals and revisions through approval;
• Meet with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners in pre-submittal, pre-construction, and plan review meetings to discuss code requirements and resolve review comments;
• Following cross-training, serve as a backup Commercial Plumbing Plan Reviewer, reviewing commercial plumbing plans (water supply and distribution, drain-waste-vent (DWV), backflow prevention, and fixture requirements) for compliance with the NC Plumbing Code;
• Conduct commercial and residential mechanical field inspections at various stages of construction as needed based on workload and staffing considerations, including Live Remote inspections within the guidelines approved by NCDOI and Town of Cary management;
• Identifies conditions requiring correction or additional inspections; notifies appropriate individuals; issues warnings and stop work orders if necessary;
• Reviews alternate methods and materials not specifically prescribed by codes; determines if such alternate is equivalent to that prescribed by the code; approves or disapproves such use; documents and maintains records regarding plan reviews and inspections; enters plan review and inspection information on computer system;
• Coordinate with field inspection staff and other Town review disciplines to promote consistency between approved plans and field installations;
• Testifies in court on code violation cases;
• Provide consultation; advise and assist engineers, contractors, and the general public on mechanical and plumbing code requirements, code interpretations, plan review, and inspection procedures;
• Attend meetings and advise on difficult interpretation of the code and applicable ordinances;
• Conduct special research as needed; manage special projects as…