NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Plans Examiner
Lake Stevens, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$8,161.25/mo - $10,326.59/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Plans Examiner for the City of Lake Stevens, a rapidly growing community. The role involves reviewing building plans for compliance with various codes and conducting inspections to ensure safety and adherence to regulations.
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Responsibilities
Review all types of permits for residential buildings, including new construction, additions, and remodels, and grading/site development for completeness of information; review the plans for conformance with various city codes, identify plan discrepancies with established codes and regulations, and establish criteria for correcting non-compliance of codes before building permits are issued
Review assigned commercial plans, including new construction, remodels, plumbing and/or mechanical replacements, minor grading/site development, or re-roofs for code compliance
Communicate additional application requirements to applicants as needed, and coordinate plan submittals for permits with other divisions and departments
Participate in pre-application and pre-construction meetings as required
Provide information to architects, engineers and the public regarding code compliance and plan corrections; respond to public and contractor questions concerning interpretation of building codes and construction practices
Serve as liaison with other departments and/or divisions as necessary regarding code compliance as it relates to building code issues
Perform on-site residential and commercial building inspections during various stages of construction, remodeling and repair to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances, safety standards, state and national codes, including the International Building, Residential and Mechanical codes, Uniform Plumbing code, Accessibility code, Washington State Energy Code and other adopted codes as needed
Inspect existing buildings and premises for changes of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes and ordinances as needed
Inspect dangerous structures subject to condemnation for fire and life safety requirements; inspect damaged or deteriorating buildings to determine needed repairs; investigate alleged violations of building and land use ordinances as well as various other nuisance codes as assigned as needed
Conduct research, write letters and prepare written reports; write detailed correction notices whenever code violations are discovered during building inspections and follow through to correct violations as needed
Enter all inspection reports and letters into the city’s permit tracking system and address filing system
Interpret and explain ordinances, codes and regulations; communicate with fire, law enforcement, water, sewer and other community and governmental agencies in the performance of building inspection
Qualification
Required
High school or equivalent
Minimum of least two (2) years of experience in plans examination AND two (2) years of experience in code compliance/building inspection or five years of journey level experience in general building construction, or equivalent experience in a related field
Valid driver's license and a driving record which meets the city's requirements. Must be able to obtain State of Washington driver's license within 30 days of hire
International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certification, required upon employment
International Building Code certifications: Residential Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector
Completion of position-relevant background check
Preferred
Two years college-level or trade school course work in structural engineering, electrical engineering, construction technology, architecture, or a related field
Benefits
Retirement- through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
Deferred Compensation- with city match.
Excellent healthcare options-including medical, dental, vision insurance, city-paid life insurance and long-term disability, health savings accounts (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA/VEBA).
Paid leave- including paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible holidays, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
Tuition reimbursement!
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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