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Grade 24


CLOSE DATE 04/10/2023

SUMMARY
Plans Examiners working within the Merit System are responsible for reviewing plans submitted by construction professionals to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. They also interpret and clarify codes and ordinances for construction professionals and the general public. Individuals in this job class research and review codes, ordinances, notices, and permitting to ensure that their understanding and knowledge are on par with the most current information. They work under general supervision and their work is reviewed for compliance and adherence to policies and procedures.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Enforces codes and ordinances related to all applicable permitting, zoning, and building regulations for a project to ensure compliance and adherence to safety standards in order to reach completion.
• Acts as a liaison for the department by researching and reviewing codes, ordinances, notices, and permitting in order to provide and interpret information for construction professionals and the general public to clarify information and ensure compliance.
• Oversees and participates in the documentation and maintenance of records related to all project activities (e.g., inspection results, fee calculation, notices, zoning and permit information, etc.) in order to ensure access to information when needed.
• Performs technical reviews of submitted plans and specifications in order to determine and ensure compliance with all applicable building, zoning, and permitting codes, ordinances, and requirements.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board\xe2\x80\x99s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

Fire Protection/Building Plans:

• Experience with reading drawings, applying code interpretations, and full plan review.
• Experience conducting inspections related to fire suppression and detection systems and designs (e.g., fire alarms, fire sprinklers, kitchen fire suppression systems).
• Experience conducting inspections of buildings and materials to see-design-in-practice (e.g., building inspector, foreman, carpenter, construction superintendent, or project manager).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.

• Certification as a Building Inspector by the ICC.
• Certification as a Plans Examiner by the ICC.
• Associate\'s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Building Science or Construction Management.
• Experience reading sanitary sewer plans.
• Experience preparing and working with architecture and engineering drawings.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Leadership & Management.
• Learning & Memory.
• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Researching & Referencing.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Sensory Abilities.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

• Knowledge of building construction, codes (e.g., fire codes, life safety codes, mechanical codes), and building systems (e.g. HVAC).
• Knowledge of the International Building Code.
• Knowledge of the International Existing Building Code.
• Knowledge of the planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of structures and altering geography to suit human needs.
• Knowledge of the routing process for building permits to direct citizens in the proper procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted mostly indoors in an office setting, with periodic field visits to external indoor or outdoor locations. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website:
http://www.pbjcal.org/

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.