Master Plan Examiner

City of Cleveland • 8503 - Bldg & Housing Constr Permit, OH

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated Chief Building Official for the City of Cleveland and the Commissioner of the Division of Construction Permitting, the Master Plan Examiner reviews commercial and residential construction documents for compliance with the Ohio Building Code, Residential Code of Ohio, Cleveland Zoning Code, and Cleveland Codified Ordinances. The role prepares correction letters, adjudication orders, and plan approval letters; provides code consultation to applicants, design professionals, contractors, and developers; and represents the Department of Building and Housing at hearings and meetings, including those of the Board of Building Standards and Board of Zoning Appeals. The position also performs other job-related duties as required.

The detailed duties include conducting plan examinations for applicable commercial and residential construction documents and preparing the associated correction, adjudication, and approval documents. The employee must maintain the required Ohio Board of Building Standards certifications throughout employment and is expected to secure full certifications within the period authorized by the Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years of full-time paid experience in building design and construction for buildings or structures within the scope of groups regulated by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, or five years of full-time paid experience in plan review.
• State of Ohio Architect License or Professional Engineer’s License.
• Ohio Board of Building Standards Interim Certification as a Master Plan Examiner and Interim Certification as a Residential Building Official or Residential Plan Examiner; the supplemental information also states that State Certification as a Master Plan Examiner is required.
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
• Computer proficiency using Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Full Ohio Board of Building Standards certifications as a Master Plan Examiner and as a Residential Building Official or Residential Plan Examiner are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial and residential construction documents for conformance with applicable Ohio building and residential codes, Cleveland zoning code, and Cleveland Codified Ordinances.
• Prepare correction letters, adjudication orders, and plan approval letters.
• Provide code consultation to applicants, design professionals, contractors, and developers.
• Represent the Department of Building and Housing at hearings and meetings, including the Board of Building Standards and Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Maintain required Ohio Board of Building Standards certifications throughout employment and obtain full certifications within the period authorized by the Board.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level