Plans Examiner

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plans Examiner reviews construction documents for new construction, alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy for state-owned buildings, college and university buildings, and commercial and residential buildings not under the jurisdiction of local certified building departments. Reviews determine compliance with applicable provisions of the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Revised Code, and other relevant codes, rules, and standards. The position is with the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Industrial Compliance, which works to protect public safety through code administration, inspections, licensing, and related regulatory programs.

Plan review topics include site plans; building height and area limitations; foundations; structural loads; wall, floor, and roof or ceiling assemblies and fire ratings; means of egress; electrical and mechanical systems; fire protection systems; plumbing fixture requirements; elevators and conveying systems; and accessibility requirements. The examiner meets with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and other parties to clarify and resolve code-related issues and differences of opinion. The role also prepares daily work reports, maintains office files, and keeps current with code revisions and developments in engineering and architecture, material products, evaluation criteria, and research reports.

Requirements

• Certificate to practice architecture under Section 4703.06 of the Ohio Revised Code, or certificate of registration as a professional engineer under Section 4733.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents for new construction, alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy for compliance with applicable codes, rules, and standards.
• Review site plans, building height and area limits, foundations, structural loads, building assemblies and fire ratings, means of egress, electrical and mechanical systems, fire protection systems, plumbing fixture counts, elevators and conveying systems, and accessibility requirements.
• Conduct meetings with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and other involved parties to review, clarify, and resolve code-related problems and differences of opinion.
• Prepare and submit daily work reports.
• Maintain office files.
• Keep abreast of code revisions and developments in engineering and architectural fields, material products, evaluation criteria, and research reports.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed