Senior Plans Examiner Job Marysville area,Washington USA,Construction

The Senior Plans Examiner position is responsible for reviewing construction plans submittals for compliance with applicable building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, accessibility, fire, and existing building codes and standards. The Senior Plans Examiner also evaluates amendments, local ordinances, and referenced standards as required to confirm full regulatory compliance. This position also inspects buildings under construction as necessary and takes actions to ensure compliance with building codes and general safety standards.

Work assignments require thorough knowledge of construction methods and materials, inspection techniques, building/zoning codes and administrative enforcement procedures connected with the work.

The work performed by this class requires incumbents to apply professional knowledge and expertise as well as established guidelines and alternatives to make non-routine judgments and recommendations to management regarding complex issues; incumbents operate independently and select appropriate methods to accomplish project assignments. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Performs technical review of plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the codes referenced in the Position Summary. Evaluates the proposed plans and specifications to general construction standards to compliance for materials and methods of construction, mechanical and plumbing systems to be consistent with the type of construction. Prepares technical reports, comment letters and other communications; approves plans as appropriate, and coordinates on the issuance of building permits.

Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance issues. Issues detailed correction notices or letters whenever code violations are discovered or when brought to the attention of the inspector by other city personnel, agencies, or citizens. Reinspects to ensure correction of noted violations. Provides information and assistance to correct violations and when appropriate, issues and posts stop work orders when code violations necessitate complete work stoppage.

Coordinates joint plan reviews, inspections, and enforcement actions with the Fire Marshal and other departments as applicable to prevent duplicate reviews, inspections, and confusion; and to bolster communication. Assists the Fire Marshal, as needed, in the inspection and issuance of Business License applications to verify the proposed use complies with code requirements.

Provides technical support for the public, assisting in code-related issues and permit requirements. Through research and interpretation, provides verbal and written communication and reports, conducts site visits and field investigations, recommends acceptable alternatives to problems and resolves conflicts within the scope of individual authority.

If determined to be necessary during the plan review process, completes a field evaluation of the building or tenant space, and/or makes recommendations to the applicant that would implement efficiency improvements to the drawings, for better use of the space and tenant needs.

Responds to sensitive building and customer service issues and evaluates areas to make recommendations to improve services. Maintains documents and records of the resolutions of the customer service issues.

Coordinates interdepartmental plan review meetings to review comments, resolves plan deficiencies, and discusses field revisions; works with contractors, inspectors, other city departments and affected agencies to resolve conflicts and recommends acceptable alternatives to achieve compliance with building codes.

Arranges and conducts pre-construction meetings, and…