Senior Plans Examiner

Salary Range: $95,000 - $114,000

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Act as a daily lead in plan review and management of plan submittal and approvals process. Work with staff and professional design community (architects and engineers) in handling more complex consultations in getting code and regulations for compliance, and evaluate and/or determination of life safety impacts to the design. This lead position is responsible for serving as a leader and is responsible for information sharing of code changes, oversight, delegation and implementation of projects/plans according to codes and regulations.

• Resolve scheduling and code issues
• Handle customer complaints that have been escalated beyond the plans examiners on his/her team and consults with architects and engineers to determine the best method for moving the plans through the system
• Conduct educational sessions for design professionals
• Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable building codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community
• Approve or rejects documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references
• Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimates
• Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents
• Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination; educates design professionals regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggests methods for design modifications
• Participate in code making processes; provides logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations
• Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes
• Make sure customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and achieve their objectives
• Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of code related experience and/or six years in the design or construction industry.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?:
  Yes

• Ability to…