Plans Review Coor

This position is located in the Office of Construction and Building Standards within the Department of Buildings (DOB). The mission of DOB is to protect the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors and advance the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and code enforcement. DOB is responsible for regulating construction activity in the District of Columbia. The agency operates a consolidated permit operations division, reviews all construction documents to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations, and has inspection and oversight authority, through which construction activity, building systems, and rental housing establishments are inspected, with violations cited and, if necessary, abatement pursued within the limits of the law.

Reviews incoming permit application packages for consistency and ensure accuracy. Assigns job classifications based on scope of work and square footage. Prescreens submitted drawings and documents, to make sure all projects meet the minimum requirements. Communicates information directly to internal and external customers about construction permit requirements, processing, and approvals. Resolves issues and answers questions related to permit applications, prescreening, and applicable submission guidelines for construction permits.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Specialized experience is work that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent tothe next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

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The work is primarily performed in routine office setting. Some site visits may be required.

Tour of Duty:
Monday - Friday8:15AM- 4:45PM (May be subject to change)

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No known promotion potential

Career Service Permanent

This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit,and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

The position has been deemed security sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.