PLAN REVIEWER I - Range 12 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plan Reviewer I manages building and land use projects from application through issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Under the direction of a supervisor, the role answers technical code questions, makes engineering value judgments, manages approvals for retrofit building and fire rehabilitation applications, and reviews small project specifications for compliance with submittal requirements. The position also receives, monitors, and resolves customer complaints; coordinates plan reviews and approvals with appropriate staff; and manages coverage of the Automatic Call Distributor (ACD) telephone system.

The position is in the Development Services Department at 4700 Elmore Road, with regular hours Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. Remote work may be considered after successful completion of probation, at management’s discretion and with department-head approval; not all positions are eligible. The role is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the union.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer-assisted design, drafting, project management, or a related field; OR an associate degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics, or a similar discipline and two years of such technical experience; OR a bachelor's degree in one of those disciplines and technical experience in one of those fields.
• Satisfactory background check, including criminal history, education, and employment history, at the time of hire.
• All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States; the Municipality does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Valid State of Alaska driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage building and land use projects from application through issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
• Answer technical code questions.
• Make engineering value judgments.
• Manage approvals for retrofit building and fire rehabilitation applications.
• Review small project specifications for adherence to submittal requirements.
• Receive, monitor, and resolve customer complaints.
• Coordinate plan reviews and approvals with appropriate staff.
• Manage coverage of the Automatic Call Distributor (ACD) telephone system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED