Building Services Code Consultant/Plans Examiner

Salary : $61,363.76 - $82,159.53 Annually

Location : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 202500033

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Description

ABOUT US

Community Developments Building Services Division plays a key role in shaping the future of Rapid City by overseeing all aspects of building and development. From reviewing plans and enforcing building codes to issuing permits and conducting inspections, we ensure that every project meets the highest standards. Our team also provides expert staff support for the Building Code Board of Appeals and offers a diverse range of development services, including transportation planning, air quality inspections, annexation studies, and historic preservation. We're here to guide and support every step of your project's journey!

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The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.

Union

This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.

Position Details

ABOUT OUR JOB

Building Services Code Consultant / Plans Examiner is responsible for administering the compliance of codes, rules, and regulations governing the building construction industry, including the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, and ANSI codes and standards, and to supervise and coordinate Building Inspection staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs residential, commercial, and industrial plan reviews and prepares the necessary reports to ensure compliance with construction codes and regulations by determining the use and occupancy classification and type of construction; establishing maximum areas, height limitations, proper yardage, and fire-resistive construction; reviewing all footing, foundation, wall, and roof structural assemblies to ensure that all load combinations from dead loads to lateral loads are in compliance with standard engineering practices and appropriate codes; examining plans to ensure that all life safety and fire protection systems are provided; reviewing assemblies to ensure that fire-resistive elements meet the standards for the type of construction; ensuring plans meet disability accessibility standards; reviewing material specifications to ensure the design strengths and durability of materials used meet the specification(s) for the intended use, loads, and exposures; ensuring that construction documents for uses (which meet specific threshold limits established by the state) have been prepared and sealed by design professionals licensed in the state of South Dakota.
• Coordinates the Building Inspectors. Reviews and monitors permits issued and inspections to ensure that field inspections are properly conducted and recorded, and that International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, and ANSI code compliance is consistently applied.
• Makes recommendations relating to hiring, discharge, layoff, suspension, disciplinary action, adjustment of grievances, and performance evaluations.
• Performs inspections / monitors and aids in the progress of complex facilities. Responds to inquiries and concerns from designers, contractors, and the general public regarding building codes and ordinances, inspections, and other related issues. Settles disputes between designers, contractors, the public, and staff regarding interpretation of adopted codes to determine the best way to resolve issues.
• Acts as technical advisor on matters regarding structural engineering, accessibility, and fire and life-safety architectural standards.
• Reviews, researches, and prepares the most recent International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, and ANSI codes to update and amend for preparation for adoption. Recommends and develops local code amendments.
• Consults and coordinates plan reviews with other departments before permit issuance.
• Prepares permit applications and calculates fees for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign building permits, other miscellaneous permits and issue permits.
• Reviews and forwards unresolved complaints and code violations to the Building Official.
• Acts as the Building Official in their absence relating to the technical and administrative interpretations and decisions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, and ANSI codes.

Additional Information

ABOUT YOU

We recognize that your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications outlined below. Join our team and contribute your expertise in building code enforcement to ensure compliance, safety, and excellence in construction standards.

Education and / or Experience :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

City of Rapid City Benefit Summary

Explore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.

Health Care Program

Health - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).

Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.

Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses.

Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account.

Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date.

Retirement Plan

The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.

The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Paid Time Off

Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity.

Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.

Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply.

Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract.

Life Insurance

The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.

Wellsteps

Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation.

AFLAC

The City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted.

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Salary : $61,364 - $82,160