COMMERCIAL PLANS EXAMINER
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, OH
Location: Columbus, OH 43230
Description:
Salary : $85,404.80 - $115,294.40 Annually
Location : 451 W. Third St., OH
Job Type: Full-time Regular (Exempt)
Job Number: 5663
Department: BSV - Business Services CED
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Position Overview
Advanced level in building regulations enforcement in a certified building department under general managerial direction of Building Regulation Manager requiring thorough knowledge of architectural and engineering construction methods, building codes and associated regulatory requirements and standards as a registered Architect or registered Professional Engineer and certified Plans Examiner in order to formulate and implement policies and procedures for plan review, examine and review plans for new construction and alteration/renovation compliance with building codes and requirements, inform owners of violations and corrections necessary for final approval, perform field reviews as necessary. Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time.
Summary of Job Duties
Formulates and implements policies and procedures for plan review and approval, examines and reviews plans, specifications, and drawings of buildings & structures and alterations or changes to be made in existing structures of commercial & residential construction to ensure compliance with Ohio Administrative and Revised Codes and either approves plans or informs owner of violations and corrections necessary for final approval (i.e., verifies that soils have proper strength to support building, insures footer foundation, walls, floors, ceilings, roofs and building separations meet physical and structural requirements, checks for complying use, construction type and size of building, proper means of egress, checks mechanical plans for ventilation of all areas, checks sprinkler hydraulic plans for verification of friction loss and water supply demand by hand calculations or audit of computer information, insures architectural and structural designs meet requirements), operates motor vehicle to perform field services, prepares reports reflecting reviews.
Provides consultation to public, industry, and other agencies regarding engineering, architectural, mechanical or civil problems associated with building designs, assists building firms with technical questions on plan designs, keeps current on code requirements and new developments in architectural and engineering fields through reading technical journals and course work, visits construction sites to resolve problems, represents department in hearings before Board of Building Appeals and civil courts to provide justifications for disapproval actions.
(Performs Related Duties As Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Must have current valid Ohio driver's license with acceptable driving record. Must have Master Plans Examiner or Interim Master Plans Examiner certification as issued by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, have Residential Building Official (R.B.O.) certification or interim R.B.O. certification, and be certified as Ohio registered Architect or Professional Engineer per ORC Chapter 4733 at date of hire AND 5 yrs. related experience in building design and construction or building inspection with a certified building department.- OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements may be substituted for experience required but not for mandated licensure/certification.
(Other Evidences May Be Substituted)
Supplemental Information
Must attain full Master Plans Examiner certification within one year from date of hire and maintain all certifications, registration and licensure thereafter.
Health Insurance
Vacation Accrural
Paid Personal Leave
Long Term Sick Accrual
Life Insurance
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
02
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance?
03
Do you have a Master Plans Examiner or Interim Master Plans Examiner certification as issued by the Ohio Board of Building Standards?
04
Do you possess a current Ohio Board of Building Standards Residential Building Official (R.B.O.) certification or Interim R.B.O. certification?
05
How much work experience do you have in building design, construction, or building inspection with a certified building department?
Required Question
Location : 451 W. Third St., OH
Job Type: Full-time Regular (Exempt)
Job Number: 5663
Department: BSV - Business Services CED
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Position Overview
Advanced level in building regulations enforcement in a certified building department under general managerial direction of Building Regulation Manager requiring thorough knowledge of architectural and engineering construction methods, building codes and associated regulatory requirements and standards as a registered Architect or registered Professional Engineer and certified Plans Examiner in order to formulate and implement policies and procedures for plan review, examine and review plans for new construction and alteration/renovation compliance with building codes and requirements, inform owners of violations and corrections necessary for final approval, perform field reviews as necessary. Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time.
Summary of Job Duties
Formulates and implements policies and procedures for plan review and approval, examines and reviews plans, specifications, and drawings of buildings & structures and alterations or changes to be made in existing structures of commercial & residential construction to ensure compliance with Ohio Administrative and Revised Codes and either approves plans or informs owner of violations and corrections necessary for final approval (i.e., verifies that soils have proper strength to support building, insures footer foundation, walls, floors, ceilings, roofs and building separations meet physical and structural requirements, checks for complying use, construction type and size of building, proper means of egress, checks mechanical plans for ventilation of all areas, checks sprinkler hydraulic plans for verification of friction loss and water supply demand by hand calculations or audit of computer information, insures architectural and structural designs meet requirements), operates motor vehicle to perform field services, prepares reports reflecting reviews.
Provides consultation to public, industry, and other agencies regarding engineering, architectural, mechanical or civil problems associated with building designs, assists building firms with technical questions on plan designs, keeps current on code requirements and new developments in architectural and engineering fields through reading technical journals and course work, visits construction sites to resolve problems, represents department in hearings before Board of Building Appeals and civil courts to provide justifications for disapproval actions.
(Performs Related Duties As Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Must have current valid Ohio driver's license with acceptable driving record. Must have Master Plans Examiner or Interim Master Plans Examiner certification as issued by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, have Residential Building Official (R.B.O.) certification or interim R.B.O. certification, and be certified as Ohio registered Architect or Professional Engineer per ORC Chapter 4733 at date of hire AND 5 yrs. related experience in building design and construction or building inspection with a certified building department.- OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements may be substituted for experience required but not for mandated licensure/certification.
(Other Evidences May Be Substituted)
Supplemental Information
Must attain full Master Plans Examiner certification within one year from date of hire and maintain all certifications, registration and licensure thereafter.
Health Insurance
Vacation Accrural
Paid Personal Leave
Long Term Sick Accrual
Life Insurance
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or Higher
02
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a Master Plans Examiner or Interim Master Plans Examiner certification as issued by the Ohio Board of Building Standards?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess a current Ohio Board of Building Standards Residential Building Official (R.B.O.) certification or Interim R.B.O. certification?
- Yes
- No
05
How much work experience do you have in building design, construction, or building inspection with a certified building department?
- Less than 3 years
- More than 3 years, less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
Required Question