Plan Reiewer​/Project Coordinator

Plan Reviewer/Project Coordinator
$78,312.00 - $87,122.00 Annually

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Under the general direction of the Fire Chief with immediate direction through the Chief of Inspectional Services, performs full plan reviews for all project types and supports customer service activities with facilitation of projects from initial conception through final completion. Serves as the point of coordination of activities for the issuance of building permits. This position interacts with the public and staff with a heavy emphasis on providing outstanding customer service.

Exercises independent judgment in the absence of specific policies and/or guidance from superiors, with some direct guidance from superiors. Supervises Permit Coordinators and serves as the Division’s “second –in-command”. Additionally, performs inspections for new and existing structures and annual business premise inspections, as necessary. Reviews plans, specifications, and calculations to determine compliance with all applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations, and sound construction practices.

Prepares detailed plan review letters/correspondence to identify deficiencies or approvals. Maintains contact with projects from review through completion through periodic site visits, tracking status of projects, and assisting with coordinating the activities of staff inspectors. Inspects new and existing buildings as required through the permit process and annual business premise inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable ordinances and regulations for building, fire, mechanical, electrical, accessibility disciplines.

Maintains records of annual business premise inspections and coordinates with inspectors and the Village Clerk to identify completion of this annual requirement. Prepares reports, stop work orders, notices of violation, citations, and testifies in court as needed for enforcement of applicable regulations. Coordinates activities with the Code Enforcement Division of the Police Department, Engineering Department, and Community Development Department as needed.

Explains code requirements, regulations, and Village processes to the staff and public. Serves as the Village’s point of coordination for the public and staff for projects involving a multi-department review and approval process. Keeps inspection records and prepares reports for permit tracking, permit review and inspection activities, Freedom of Information Act requests, and other reports as requested by the supervisor.

Provides front counter support and back-up support to administrative support staff for contractor registrations, inspection requests, processing building permits, etc. Collects applicants plan sets and other required documents and ensures that they have submitted all of the required documents. Assists applicants with incomplete submissions and provides applicants with additional information to help them submit complete plans. Completes data entry associated with the building permit process.

Research’s historical building files upon request. Prepares inactive building plans for electronic filing and maintains those files. Responds to emergency calls, including after-hour calls to make determinations and post structures as not approved for occupancy as needed. Participates in multi-division emergency operation activities for damage assessments and posting of structures. Attends training and participates in continuing education activities to achieve and maintain required certifications and legal knowledge.

Participates in developing,…