Plan Review Building Code Examiner*Lead- Planning & Development; Underfill

About This Position

The Planning & Development Department guides the physical development of the city by preserving historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring the safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents and elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs arise. The process is governed through the development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

Consideration may be given to candidates to underfill as a Building Code Examiner. Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements for the Building Code Examiner
* Lead may qualify for the opportunity to underfill at the Building Code Examiner level. Candidates at both levels should apply to this recruitment.

• Administrative review of all EPR commercial and residential building plans for completeness, including plans submitted for the Self Certification Program.
• Reviews complex construction plans and specifications for compliance with adopted codes and ordinances.
• Advises construction permit applicants by phone or in person as to whether proposed construction conforms with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and related regulations and directives.
• Researches and enters technical data as required for sites, permits, or plans information into computer.
• Reads code updates and ordinance changes and attends seminars to keep current on code and ordinance changes.
• Provides technical information to field inspectors by reviewing and researching available records and maps.
• Advises construction permit applicants of the types of plans that must be submitted for proper review, the amount of time required for the review process, expedited review options, and recourse available to resolve problems encountered during the review process.
• Issues commercial permits at a public counter.
• Works with field inspection staff to resolve issues with construction documents.

• Knowledge of International Building Codes, construction codes, and materials.
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees/departments and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Building Code Examiner
* Lead

• Pay Range: $36.84 to $54.42 per hour.
• Hiring Range: $36.84 to $51.83 per hour.

Building Code Examiner

• Pay Range: $35.08 to $51.83 per hour.
• Hiring Range: $35.08 to $49.36 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

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• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

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Unit 003 Benefits

• Two years of experience reviewing plans, schedules, and other data to ensure proposed construction conforms to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and related regulations. (Two years at the level of Construction Permit Specialist II).
• To be eligible for the assignment, must possess the following two certifications:
• ICC Building Plans Examiner (B3)
• ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21)
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal…