Description
This position is responsible for reviewing various major commercial and industrial building plans to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances. Responsibilities may include coordinating with developers to ensure compliance; guiding staff in interpreting building codes; reviewing plans and specifications; and coordinating plan review with other departments.
Dearborn is a growing, fast-paced community that processes more than 3,000 permits per year on average and we are looking to expand our team of qualified plans examiners to deliver consistent, timely reviews that help projects move. To support bringing the most qualified talent to our team, starting pay for this role beyond the minimum will be considered based on the applicant's relevant skills and experience.
This position is in-person but hybrid/remote opportunities are available with satisfactory performance after 6 months.
Requirements
- Reviews various major commercial and industrial building plans and specifications for compliance with public health, safety, and other building codes and ordinances; coordinates meetings with individuals to recommend building plan changes to maintain compliance with codes and ordinances.
- Coordinates commercial and industrial building plan review with related departments to ensure timely completion of building projects
- Prepares reports outlining building plan review findings and recommendations; maintains plan review records to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinates commercial and industrial building plan reviews with developers, owners, architects and engineers for field code interpretation and site condition assessment.
- Responds to various inquiries from customers and staff, including: assisting staff in interpreting building codes for large commercial and industrial projects and buildings; assisting customers in preparing applications for building permits; and performing related tasks.
- Keeps up-to-date on technical developments through continued education to implement new plan review practices within the division.
- Trains plan review and building inspector staff and provides guidance on major commercial and industrial work plans.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
