Building Construction Plans Examiner I/II

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

12d•Remote

About The Position

The Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) Department is hiring a Construction Plans Examiner I/II to join its Inspection Services Division (ISD). The Examiner is responsible for examining construction documents for commercial structures/buildings, including new construction, additions, and alterations to existing buildings to ensure compliance with the building design standards adopted by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC). Projects are complex due to size, multiplicity of structures, advanced design of installed systems, and advanced construction methods and techniques. This position may also be responsible for reviewing other projects such as residential structures and one and two-family dwellings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to construction, buildings, or related field
Some responsible experience in building engineering/construction, including experience working with construction plans
Certification as a Residential or Commercial Building Plans Examiner is required within 12 months of employment
Completion of the Virginia Code Academy Core Module training within 12 months of employment
Valid driver license
Authorization to obtain or provide a copy of official driving record
Favorable review of applicant's driving record
Pre-employment criminal records check (criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff, community representatives, clients and professional peers, including effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience working with the International Building Code and International Residential Code
Experience reading and interpreting construction documents, specifications, codes, regulations and/or ordinances
Experience responding to public inquiries
Certification by International Code Council (ICC) or a Virginia Residential or Commercial Building Plans Examiner

Responsibilities

Review and approval of construction documents for compliance with the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and VUSBC
Interpret and enforce codes, regulations and ordinances
Conduct field visits to survey and evaluate buildings and systems
Provide code consultation services to builders, developers, engineers, property owners, architects and other governmental agencies
Represent the division and the County at meetings and public hearings
Develop, participate, and defend code change proposals at the local, state, and national level