Plan Reviewer

Are you a building design or construction expert with strong knowledge of building codes? Are you a stickler for details with an emphasis on safety? If so, then join the Building Safety Division of the Champaign Fire Department as a Plan Reviewer and play a crucial role in assuring safe and sustainable building construction within Champaign. Responsibilities of Position The Plan Reviewer focuses primarily on new commercial construction. Most of their time is spent in the office critically reviewing and examining plan documents and specifications for compliance with building and related construction codes. As code experts, they are the first and last line of defense for ensuring buildings are safe for occupants. This requires the ability to know, reference, and interpret building codes and effectively explain code requirements with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve compliance. They also confer with City inspectors during planning and construction, including conducting site inspections, to clarify plan details. Along with the Building Safety Supervisor, the Plan Reviewer provides staff support to the Code Review and Appeals Board. Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional experience in plan review, architecture, building design, building inspections, building construction supervision, or related field that requires extensive code knowledge.
• Possess, or be able to obtain within an approved timeframe, ICC Building Plans Examiner certification.
• Extensive knowledge of construction techniques, buildings, and building sub-systems.
• Ability to interpret and explain building codes.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position including performing work at varying levels above the ground and working outdoors in all types of weather, with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, architecture, building design, or related field including coursework in building codes.
• Experience with permitting, code enforcement, work order, project management, or comparable software.

Drug screening, driving abstract, and criminal history record check will be required. The starting salary is $42.07 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Position will remain open until filled.The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building. Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. These values guide our work: Personal Integrity We act in the best interests of the City We behave in an ethical and legal manner We are open and honest We follow through on commitments We are loyal to the City Responsibility We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities We take initiative We act to prevent and solve problems We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions We hold ourselves and others accountable Respect We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner We actively listen and seek understanding We provide a direct response We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace We are positive and cooperative We are willing to apologize Teamwork We know and respect our roles and responsibilities We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately We define and agree upon the goals We collaborate to achieve organizational goals We help others accomplish their goals We share authority, responsibility, and credit Results We take pride in our work We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance We learn from our mistakes We innovate

Salary : $42 - $50