The City of Asheville's Development Services Department is seeking a full-time Plans Review Coordinator focusing on the zoning and other site related permits. An employee in this class directly supervises and coordinates the plan review staff in technical research in the review of plans submitted to the City for site (zoning, grading, stormwater & flood) permits and coordinates with their peer in building permits. Work involves checking residential and commercial construction documents to ensure compliance with established codes and ordinances. Employee is responsible for denying or approving construction permits on the basis of plans submitted by homeowners, builders, contractors, architects, etc.; performs research as requested; and communicates with affected parties regarding permit approval and denial. Employee is responsible for staff work assignments and coordinating the plan review workflow. Employee is also responsible for preparing and maintaining related records and reports. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and professionalism in contact with public officials and the general public. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Process Manager and is evaluated through conferences, reports and observation.
Full Time 37.5 Hrs Week, Monday - Friday, Exempt position
Application review will begin June 1, 2015 with the position open until filled |
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Bachelor's degree Urban Planning, engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, or a related field, and 5 to 7 years of related design/construction work, and 5 years experience as a code enforcement official preferably as a plans reviewer; and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience required to perform the essential position functions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
AICP certification and/or registration with the North Carolina Board of Registration for Engineers, Landscape Architects or Architects is preferred.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license or out-of-state with the ability to obtain the same.
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- Considerable knowledge of modern building and/or site construction practices, materials and equipment of the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.
- Working knowledge of the geographical layout of the City.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, codes and building regulations.
- Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with property owners, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, the general public, etc.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
- Ability to read plans and specifications for new construction.
- Ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and firmness in dealing with property owners, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, the general public, etc.
- Ability to use computer equipment to enter and retrieve data.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Ability to fairly and equitably assign, direct and supervise a subordinate staff.
- Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
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Final Applicants are subject to Pre-employment Drug Screening and Background Check.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate in employment or the provision of services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or familial status. |
| APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs |
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