Commercial Plan Reviewer

Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

Job Description:

Primary function of the job is to review commercial building plans and other documentation to determine and secure compliance with Codes and Ordinances.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position may require irregular hours. It may also require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)
Enforces State and County codes, laws, and ordinances related to residential, commercial, and/or industrial buildings in assigned areas of responsibility.

Reviews sealed drawings, blueprints, designs, plans and a variety of construction documents to ensure code compliance related to assigned area of responsibility. Approves and issues permits.

Meets with architects and engineers during the design development phase of building projects to review proposed construction for compliance with code requirements.

Prepares project status reports for use by other internal staff, identifying project scope, construction type, areas, occupant loads, and any special features.

Assists architects, engineers and contractors with information regarding code-related matters.

Assists citizens with questions related to general building construction laws and regulations.

Participates in/on a variety of meetings, workshops, training sessions, and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.

Conducts research on construction projects to determine compliance with applicable code requirements.

Performs construction site visits and final inspections to ensure compliance with specified plans and codes.

Responds to citizens' complaints and/or inquiries from interested parties regarding potential code violations.

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. and completion of an approved apprentice program or equivalent training in assigned area of responsibility.

Four to six years experience related to assigned area of responsibility.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES (minimum requirements)
Applicants must register with Lara as a Building plan reviewer within 30 days of employment in the role under Article 10 of Act 407 of 2016 Registration for building plan reviewer in Michigan.

Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (legal or contractual pre-employment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified,promoted, or currently working in this job. Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of a persons’ identity;

review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records;
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