What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIRE PLANS REVIEWER position at City of Worcester, MA?
FIRE PLANS REVIEWER
WORCESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for the Fire Plans Reviewer for the Fire Department. Under the direction of the District Chief of Fire Prevention, the position will be responsible for the review of plans submitted to the Fire Prevention Office for residential and commercial projects. The position will be responsible for performing professional plan review of Tier One EPA submittals and working closely with the Worcester Fire Department SARA Officer to ensure compliance of hazardous facilities throughout the City of Worcester. The Fire Plans Reviewer will work cooperatively with other permitting agencies within the City to meet the needs of developers and other stakeholders, responsible for performing professional plan review of tier one and tier two documentation for conformance with applicable building, fire, and life safety codes, and for meeting with other City agencies and developers to assist in the plans review process and permitting process for commercial and residential projects.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS :
- Complete the review of plans submitted to the Fire Prevention Office for residential and commercial projects.
- Complete the professional review of tier one and tier two documentation for conformance with applicable building, fire, and life safety codes.
- Assist in resolving technical questions between the engineering and design professionals and the enforcement authority, which involves the interpretation of regulations, codes, standards, and laws.
- Collaborate with other department engineers and assist architects, engineers, and contractors in the interpretation of state codes and related laws and regulations.
- Adhere to the hazardous material process and storage guidelines including but not limited to 527 CMR Sections 60 - 69, NFPA 30, 45, and 400for plan approval and inspections.
- Collaborate with other department engineers and assist architects, engineers, and contractors in the interpretation of state codes and related laws and regulations.
- Perform inspections of facilities throughout the City to ensure compliance with all applicable codes.
- Assist City Agencies and developers in plan review and permitting process for commercial and residential projects.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
SALARY RANGE : $68,520 - $89,747 annually, full time, exempt, excellent benefits package
To apply, please visit : www.worcesterma.gov / employment or send resume and cover letter to : City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to : City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
Salary : $68,520 - $89,747
