Plans Examiner - Residential Building

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond, Department of Planning and Development Review is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Plans Examiner - Residential Building. This class provides coordination of permit processing activities and reviews plans for compliance with electrical, plumbing, gas, and building construction codes. As assigned, work may include: reviewing submitted plans for compliance with residential building construction codes; interpreting information shown on plans; determining if construction adheres to applicable codes; meeting with engineers, owners, and contractors to communicate plan reviews; preparing letters and reports; coordinating the permit process to facilitate timely reviews by other employees and departments; providing information about the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code to customers; assisting technicians and engineers at the counter by accepting and processing permit applications; examining systems in building renovations and issuing reports of deficiencies; and providing customer service. This opportunity is not to exceed a max compensation amount of $76,776.65/annually. Duties include but are not limited to: Examines and evaluates plans, specs, and other documents submitted by contractors, engineers, and applicants for compliance. Advises applicants of needed changes (in drawings) to satisfy applicable codes. As assigned, may conduct on-site inspections. Meets and consults with project coordinators, contractors, engineers, owners, etc. to discuss city requirements pertaining to specific projects. Communicates results of review efforts with project owner, engineer, contractor, etc. As assigned, prepares letters and reports regarding results of the plan examination efforts and procedures to expedite permit processing. Maintains logs, tracking systems, and specialized databases. Performs routine administrative duties such as responding to emails/phone calls. As assigned, performs other duties including providing customer service support related to processing plans and documents as part of the review process; trains inspectors regarding duties and procedures; and provides assistance in processing permit applications, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, building construction, or related field
One year of inspection and plan review experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development certifications within a time frame established by the City: Building Plan Examiner, Building Inspector General, and Building Inspector One and Two Family Dwellings
Employee must complete first attempt at initial certification test (Building Plans Examiner R3 - ICC) within 12 months of hire.
Should a retest be required, employee must retest and pass required certification prior to the 18-month post-hire deadline.
Where required by local policy to have two or more certifications, a technical assistant shall obtain the additional certifications within 3 years from the date of such requirements
Employee are required to participate in additional/ongoing training as mandated by the agency.
Applicants already DHCD certified, please provide a copy of this certification upon hire.
Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Federal, state, and local building codes
Construction materials and practices
Engineering and design standards and practices
Surveying and drafting concepts/techniques
Building construction techniques
Mathematics including Algebra and Geometry
AutoCAD
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite
Drafting and Surveying
Effective oral and written communication skills
Interact with engineers, contractors, and owners to resolve any questions or differences

Responsibilities

Reviews submitted plans for compliance with residential building construction codes
Interprets information shown on plans
Determines if construction adheres to applicable codes
Meets with engineers, owners, and contractors to communicate plan reviews
Prepares letters and reports
Coordinates the permit process to facilitate timely reviews by other employees and departments
Provides information about the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code to customers
Assists technicians and engineers at the counter by accepting and processing permit applications
Examines systems in building renovations and issues reports of deficiencies
Provides customer service
Examines and evaluates plans, specs, and other documents submitted by contractors, engineers, and applicants for compliance.
Advises applicants of needed changes (in drawings) to satisfy applicable codes.
Conducts on-site inspections (as assigned).
Meets and consults with project coordinators, contractors, engineers, owners, etc. to discuss city requirements pertaining to specific projects.
Communicates results of review efforts with project owner, engineer, contractor, etc.
Prepares letters and reports regarding results of the plan examination efforts and procedures to expedite permit processing (as assigned).
Maintains logs, tracking systems, and specialized databases.
Performs routine administrative duties such as responding to emails/phone calls.
Provides customer service support related to processing plans and documents as part of the review process (as assigned).
Trains inspectors regarding duties and procedures (as assigned).
Provides assistance in processing permit applications, etc. (as assigned).