What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plans Review Coordinator position at City of St. Joseph?
JOB TITLE: Plans Review Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Community Development
DIVISION: Building
SALARY: Negotiable
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Job Summary/Scope
Under supervision, reviews construction plans and specifications of new buildings and additions and alterations to existing buildings for completeness for preliminary overview by the development review committee; prepares written advisory reports on the initial overview process as well as discrepancies and non-compliant code issues found in plans and specifications during the course of the construction review process. No budgetary responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Community Development
DIVISION: Building
SALARY: Negotiable
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Job Summary/Scope
Under supervision, reviews construction plans and specifications of new buildings and additions and alterations to existing buildings for completeness for preliminary overview by the development review committee; prepares written advisory reports on the initial overview process as well as discrepancies and non-compliant code issues found in plans and specifications during the course of the construction review process. No budgetary responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- REVIEWS building and construction documents for completeness in submission of project documents in all phases of the review process, including review of plans for conformance with the City’s Stormwater Management Plan.
- COORDINATES and OVERSEES all communication with the customer during the development review stage to ensure that the city’s goal of providing customers with a consistent message is achieved.
- MONITORS site plan approval and building plan approval process, for commercial and residential projects, to ensure that plan reviews are completed in a reasonable time frame.
- Initiates and administers all associated files, plans, and specification books until permit issuance.
- PERFORMS plan review for permit applications as directed by Director.
- COUNSELS with architects, engineers, contractors, builders, owners, and others related to design, materials, material standards and empirical construction.
- MONITORS post-permit construction/inspection process, for both commercial and residential projects, to ensure that the city remains responsive to customers and that required inspections are performed.
- ASSISTS in maintaining a technical library on building materials, construction standards, and practices and design standards.
- ASSISTS in maintaining a current library of model construction codes and regulations.
- REPORTS in writing on discrepancies and design variations found in plans and specifications, building materials and methods of construction as provided by the construction plan reviewers.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs related tasks as assigned or required.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- One to three years of experience in coordinating multiple complex projects from architects, engineers, builders and interdepartmental submissions to construction plans and municipal planning.
- Ability to analyze and interpret building and related codes; ability to work to maximum efficiency with department heads and others who have a legitimate interest in the construction documents.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise and technically correct reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations on plans examined.
- Valid Driver's License required
Material and Equipment Directly Used
Basic computer skills in association with word, excel, outlook, access and internet programs. Be able to use and interpret drafting/architectural/engineering scales. Use of basic office equipment. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Work is conducted in an office environment. Work involves sitting, standing, stooping, reaching and bending. Conduct construction site verification as required. Lifting plans sets daily with weights of up to 30 lbs. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of, and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
Education
Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university in construction management, engineering or architecture, or any equivalent education and experience, certification in appropriate enforcement discipline. Plans Examiner Certification in the individual construction disciplines for residential construction is required within one year of employment.
Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
