Civil Plan Reviewer

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

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Apptication Process:

The hourly pay range for this position is $46.05 - $60.25. The starting hourly pay range is $46.05-$50,77 (DOQ),

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

Job Description

Revised:
May 2026

JOB IDENTIFICATION

• Salary Range: A 240
• FLSA:
  Non-exempt
• Department:
  Public Works
• Reports To:
  
  Senior Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the safety, code compliance, and quality of construction and development in the Village through thorough and comprehensive review of civit engineering plans and specifications to ensure strict adherence to applicabie building codes, zoning ordinances, engineering standards, and environmental regulations. This role also provides professionai, customer-focused support to developers, contractors, and the pubiic, coiiaborates with internai departments and promotes sustainabie buiiding practices to support the Village's long-term environmental and deveiopment goais.

ESSENTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review architectural and civil engineering plans for commerciai and multi-famiiy residential for compliance with iocal ordinances, zoning regulations, and engineering standards;
• Conducts the plan review and inspections of site improvements for private deveiopment and associated work in the right-of-way (ROW) in conjunction with planning, zoning, building and engineering processes;
• Coordinate plan review processes with internal departments (e.g. Fire, Planning, and Buiiding);
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback to applicants, design professionals, and contractors regarding code compliance, deficiencies, and necessary revisions;
• Manage and administer ROW utility permit program;
• Review and inspect private stormwater management;
• Assist in the issuance of permits by verifying plan compliance and reviewing required documentation;
• Coordinates directly with property owners to implement solutions under the Residential Yard Drainage Assistance Program;
• Perform site visits for new residential buildings or additions, including general site grading, drainage, and field inspections to verify compliance and assess complex design conditions;
• Coordinate with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for permits and final inspections;
• Reviewing deveiopment pians through the Prefiminary P!an Review (PPR) and Site Pian review process;
• Uses the Village's permit and inspection tracking software to document permits, inspections and updates as needed;
• Participate in pre-submitta! and pre-construction meetings, as necessary;
• Ensure compliance with State and County regulations;
• Performs other work-related duties, as assigned

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to inquiries from the public, developers, and contractors regarding plan requirements, codes, and procedures;
• Stay current on changes to relevant codes and industry best practices;
• Assist in the development or refinement of internal review procedures, checkiists, and policy updates;
• Follows at! safety rules of the Village

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of experience sn plan review, building inspection, or related field;
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, preferred;
• Working knowledge of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and other ICC codes;
• Proficiency with permitting and pian review software (e.g., BS&A, Biuebeam);
• Familiarity with dvJI/site p!an eiements including grading, stormwater management, utilities, energy codes/sustainability and ADA accessibility;
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to interpret and appiy complex codes and reguiations

OTHER NECESSARY…