What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plans Examiner position at City of Sioux Falls?
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $31.54 - $34.35 hourly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Monday, March 17, 2025
JOB SUMMARY
The City of Sioux Falls Building Services Department is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Fire Plans Examiner. The primary responsibilities of this position are to conduct plan reviews for fire code compliance including fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire communications, signage, egress, and life safety. Other duties will be to receive applications and issue fire related permits, review zoning and platting submittals, and to coordinate fire inspections with our permit technicians and fire department inspectors. This position will be under the dual authority of the building department and the fire marshal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: building design (including interpreting building codes), construction or inspection, municipal code enforcement, and/or plan review; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Two (2) years of college or university study with major course work in architecture or engineering is desirable.
International Code Council Fire Sprinkler Plans Examiner certification is desirable.
Must possess certification as a Building Plans Examiner or an approved certification through the International Code Council within one year (12 months) of hire.
Must possess certification as a National Fire Protection Association, or International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner within one year (12 months) of hire for Fire Plans review assignment.
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for everyone, from public safety and health to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees’ partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.
Salary : $32 - $34
