Description

This position performs detailed structural plan review for commercial buildings, including reviewing construction documents, specifications, and calculations for compliance with adopted codes and standards governing the construction, alteration, or repair of commercial buildings and structures.

The position is on-site during the probationary period.  Telework may be permitted up to four days a week after probation. 

Requirements

The position will:

• Review permit construction documents, including structural plans, specifications, and calculations, for compliance with adopted codes and standards regulating commercial building construction. 
• Enforce the requirements of the ICC International Building Code (IBC and referenced standards), and other state, county, and federal laws, codes, and regulations relating to commercial buildings and structures. 
• Explain technical and procedural requirements to clients, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, the public, and other agencies via written communications, virtual and in-person meetings, and discussions.
• Meet with architects, engineers, developers, clients, surveyors, attorneys, contractors, peers, other government agency staff, public, and property owners as a subject matter expert to discuss/resolve code/policy compliance issues and maintain effective working relationships.
• Recommend new/changes in standards, codes, regulations, and procedures; prepare analyses, reports, and correspondence on engineering/technical matters, as well as explain departmental positions on a variety of issues.
• Determine when alternative designs represent equivalency to meet the requirements of established codes and standards. 
  Work effectively as a team member and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Other duties as related to the position.