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Title: Plans Examiner (Community Development)

Type: Full-time, on-site

Location: Schaumburg, IL
Pay: The salary range for this position is $34.07 - $49.67 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek. This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website.

This position reviews and approves plans for residential, commercial/industrial construction, and fire systems submitted to the department which requires a permit for compliance with international building codes and local ordinances. This postion will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people, inside and outside the organization. We are looking to add a team member capable of finding solutions and processing change efficiently, while prioritizing requests and responsibilities with accurateness.

Apply here.

Building Official

Town of Windsor

Contact person:

Human Resources Division

Phone:

707-838-5362

Fax:

707-838-5981

Website:

http://www.townofwindsor.com

Location:

Windsor, CA

Range: $7,626.66 - $9,524.49/Month

Final Filing Date: Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:00 pm

Applications received after this date will not be accepted

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Building Official plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates and reviews the work of technical and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the Building Division; administers Building Code activities; manages the effective use of the Town’s permit processing, plans examination, building inspection, and code compliance resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; functions as the designated Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance coordinator; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Community Development Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:

Plans, manages and oversees the daily functions, operations and activities of the Building Division, including building inspection, plans examination, permit processing and code compliance.
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the division; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of building inspection, plans examination and permit processing services and activities.
Performs preliminary review of projects submitted to the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission; performs site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local construction codes; works closely with other departments in addressing Town construction projects and code interpretations.
Issues Certificates of Occupancy for new construction; addresses building appeals relating to Town codes and ordinances; reviews alternate materials and methods of construction and unreasonable hardship requests; oversees special inspection and structural observations programs.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of, and oversees, the division budget.
Participates in the selection, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel.
Develops and reviews staff reports; presents reports to the Town Council, commissions, committees and boards.
Serves as source of information for developers, engineers, property owners and contractors regarding Building Code and Town construction regulations.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
Certifications as a Building Official, Plans Examiner, and Accessibility Inspector by the International Code Council.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A completed Town of Windsor application and supplemental questionnaire are required to be considered for this position. Application materials will be accepted by the Town of Windsor Human Resources Division until Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Closing date postmarks will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted without the required application materials. To apply online visit the Town website at: www.townofwindsor.com. Application materials can be obtained by phone at (707) 838-1017 or in person at Town of Windsor Civic Center 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for a practical exam, an oral interview or both. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. The Town of Windsor Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Division in writing by the final filing date.

Senior Plans Examiner

City of Perris

March 5, 2015

Professional Area:

Civil Engineering

Contact person:

HR Division

Phone:

951-943-6100

Email:

hrdivision@cityofperris.org

Website:

http://www.cityofperris.org

Location:

Perris, CA

DEFINITION: Under direction, to perform advanced journey level professional plans examining work involved in enforcing compliance with commercial and residential building codes, regulations, and ordinances; to conduct special inspections; and to provide technical assistance to the Director of Development Services.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled

EXPERIENCE: Six years of journey level building construction, plan checking, or building inspection experience.

TRAINING/LICENSE CERTIFICATION: Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by specialized coursework in engineering or construction technology. Possession of ICBO certification as a Plans Examiner, POST 832 certification, ICBO certification as a Building Inspector

Please refer to the full job announcement on the City's Website at www.cityofperris.org

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Plans Examiner (Community Development), Schaumburg, IL