Plans Examiner Supervisor (CIRC)

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Requirements

Minimum of six years of progressive experience of code application in the building trades field such as mechanical, electrical, or general contracting, or as a building trades inspector or code specialist with an architectural or engineering firm or seven years of experience as a Level III code official.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
Ability to obtain a NC Code Officials Board Standard Level III certificate in one trade within one year of hire.
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
Requires County Driving Privileges.
Knowledge of all applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and other related codes; Local and State ordinances and laws relative to building construction and zoning regulations.
Knowledge of applicable rules, laws and regulations.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of engineering and architecture.
Knowledge of building and construction materials and methods.
Knowledge of practices and procedures related to code violations.
Knowledge of mathematical principles.
Knowledge of legislative processes.
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of building design.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of applying basic engineering and architectural concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design/development/review/permitting, construction, maintenance, operations, or repair of, projects/sites and safety impacts.
Knowledge of proper permitting requirements for all project types.
Skills in using computers and related software applications.
Skills in providing customer service.
Skills in performing mathematical calculations.
Skills in reading and interpreting building plans, blue prints, documents, ordinances, and laws.
Skills in conducting technical inspections.
Skills in preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports.
Skills in assigning and monitoring workloads.
Skills in conducting research.
Abilities in collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Abilities in communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Abilities in customer focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
Abilities in managing conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
Abilities in managing work (includes Time Management): Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Abilities in planning and organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Abilities in safety intervention: Having knowledge of conditions that affect patient, self, and/or employee safety under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; skilled in identifying conditions that might cause health or safety hazards and takes action to remove such hazards; understands all aspects of providing a safe environment for patient, self, and/or others in crisis.
Abilities in technical/professional knowledge and skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer or Architecture.

Responsibilities

Supervise, lead administrative of staff of building plans and management of plan submittal and approvals process.
Work with staff and professional design community (Architect and engineers) in handling more complex consultations in getting code and regulations for compliance, and evaluate and/or determination of life safety impacts to the design.
Serve as a leader and is responsible for information sharing of code changes, oversight, delegation and implementation of projects/plans according to codes and regulations.
Resolve scheduling and code issues.
Handle customer complaints that have been escalated beyond the plans examiners on his/her team and consults with architects and engineers to determine the best method for moving the plans through the system.
Conduct educational sessions for design professionals.
Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable building codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community.
Approve or rejects documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references.
Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimates.
Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents.
Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination; educates s design professionals regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggests methods for design modifications.
Participate in code making processes; provides logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations.
Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes.
Make sure that customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and achieve their objectives.
Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested.