Building Plans Reviewer - Life Safety

Frederick County Government•Planning and Permitting Division - Frederick, MD

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This technical position will apply and implement fire, life safety and other applicable codes and standards. Supervised is received from the Manager of the Office of Life Safety and Plan Review Services. NOTE: An employee of the Department of Permits and Inspections may not (1) hold an active Appraisers, Appraisal Management, Home Inspector, Electrical, Elevator Safety, HVACR, Home Improvement, Plumbing, or other contractor related license issued by the Maryland Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing’s office; (2) hold an active Home Builder license issued by the Maryland Home Builder Registration Unit, Maryland Attorney General’s Office; (3) have any interest, directly or indirectly, with a business corporation that does business in Frederick County. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree Fire Science, Construction Technology or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of work experience reviewing plans for compliance with life safety codes, building or fire codes
Possession of a valid driver license
A High School Diploma or equivalent with 7 years of work experience as described above; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Construction Technology or a related field with 3 years of work experience as described above.
Knowledge of life safety codes and ordinances including NFPA 1, NFPA 13, NFPA 72 and NFPA 101
Knowledge of building construction materials and methods
Knowledge of technical inspection policies and processes
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present clear and concise reports, investigative findings, correspondence, etc.
Skill in reading and interpreting site and construction plans
Skill in interpreting and enforcing safety codes and ordinances
Ability to obtain and maintain a Frederick County Employee Driving Permit
Ability to effectively read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, specifications and site plans quickly and accurately, compare them to construction in process and perform building plan reviews
Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications
Ability to obtain the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1030 consolidated Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner Certification (or equivalent International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I (FI) and Fire Inspector II (FII), Pro Board Certification) within 12 months after hire.

Nice To Haves

Work experience enforcing or applying building codes
AutoCAD, BIM, ProjectDox, Blue Beam or similar software experience
Related training and certifications

Responsibilities

Enforce County and State Fire Code and the fire laws of Maryland by reviewing and evaluating construction documents and plans submittals
Review drawings, submittals and specifications of buildings, fire protection systems and equipment in accordance with local and State fire codes and in accordance with NFPA standards and requirements
Develop skills in reviewing construction documents for compliance with the International Residential Code (IRC).
Assist with plan reviews and conduct site inspections at construction sites, as workload demands, to verify compliance with life-safety and building-code requirements.
Electronically document code compliance correspondence and decisions for County records using the County’s software
Participate in training sessions on life safety and building-related issues to stay current on best practices and industry standards
Compile and prepare formal inspection reports, memos, letters and other technical documents
Research, interpret and utilize codes and respond to applicants, designers, builders, and general public
Assist and meet with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, building owners, tenants , the general public and others to clarify code compliance requirements
Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan).
Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
annual work boot allowance