Plans Examiner

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Plans Examiner (Community Development)

Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.

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As a Plans Examiner at the Village of Schaumburg, you will be a key player in what makes this community thrive. You’ll contribute to urban development in the largest center of economic development in the State of Illinois—outside the City of Chicago—and be part of the process from blueprint to construction. This position reviews and approves plans for residential, commercial/industrial construction, and fire systems submitted to the department for compliance with international building codes and local ordinances.

In this role, applicants must effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people, inside and outside the organization. We are looking to add a team member capable of finding solutions and processing change efficiently, while prioritizing requests and responsibilities with accuracy.

The Village of Schaumburg is always growing and changing, and as the Plans Examiner, you’ll help us continue to live our motto:
Progress Through Thoughtful Planning. You’ll be a vital part of diverse and exciting projects. As an employee of our Community Development Department, you’ll be part of the team responsible for planning and zoning, development review, and building and engineering permit services—keeping our community safe and making sure that progress never stops.

• 1. Reviews and approves or disapproves plans submitted to the department that require a permit for compliance with all building and allied codes and ordinances by reviewing and marking up plans electronically.
• 2. Reviews plans for single-family homes, townhomes, room additions, garages, and other residential construction. Review plans for commercial and industrial buildings. Conduct building, mechanical, electrical, and fire plan reviews with the support of other ICC-certified colleagues.
• 3. Reviews plans for both construction and planning purposes; approves permits if acceptable.
• 4. Verifies licensure of a professional who submitted plans, where applicable.
• 5. Develops a daily schedule based on work requirements.
• 6. Answers questions from homeowners and developers about permit requirements, building and zoning codes, and related questions. May periodically serve as a village representative to resolve differences between homeowners and builders.
• 7. Designs address maps to assign and record addresses for properties and individual tenant spaces throughout the village. Updates applicable village property databases by coordination with the village GIS Manager.
• 8. Reviews and resolves citizen and other complaints. As necessary, locates and submits any related code sections and attempts to resolve said complaint or code infraction informally between all parties involved, as directed by the Building Supervisor.
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned.
• May occasionally accompany an inspector and observe construction and installation of materials, equipment, etc. in new and existing buildings and structures on an as-needed basis. May have to visit job sites for code questions or interpretations of drawings.
• Discusses and provides input for ordinance changes, such as for the sign, building, and zoning ordinances.

• 1. Associate’s degree in architecture, construction engineering, or a related field.
• 2. A minimum of five years of experience in reading, interpreting, and/or designing drawings and prints, as gained in an office of architecture, builder, or general contractor.
• 3. International Code Council (ICC) Certifications as identified and required by the Department Director (such as Commercial Plans Examiner, Residential Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Fire Plans Examiner, etc). Current ICC Residential, Commercial, and Fire Plans Examiner Certification is a plus, or a commitment to obtain remaining certifications within two years of employment.
• 4. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• 5. Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer…