Plans Reviewer II

City Of Charleston•Charleston, WV

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job within the organization is to review proposed construction plans to ensure they are in compliance with the City of Charleston Zoning Ordinance. This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.
Requires one year of reviewing plans and ordinances or closely related experience.
Must Possess and maintain a valid State of West Virginia Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions
Adaptability - responds positively to change
Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner
Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues
Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions
Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers
Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge
Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Issues zoning permits for construction plans.
Assigns new addresses or changes existing addresses to meet West Virginia E911 regulations; sends new addresses to Metro 911 and the United States Postal Service while being updated in GIS mapping system.
Manages the City of Charleston's Floodplain Ordinance which includes maintaining CRS Community Rating System status, including reviewing elevation certificates, enforcements, flood zone determinations and determining BFEs.
Provides zoning, flood zone and jurisdiction information to the public.
Applies for and coordinates any and all Hazard Mitigation Grant Program ("HMGP") grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA").
Conducts post construction inspections to ensure that new construction is in compliance with the zoning ordinance.
Provides zoning approval for businesses by signing off on their City of Charleston Municipal Business License.