Site Development Plans Examiner I

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS EXAMINER I

This role is responsible for ensuring all project plans comply with the building codes and ordinances of the towns, cities and municipal clients for which CPL performs work.

As a member of the community team, the Site Development Plans Examiner is responsible for reviewing land development applications, construction documents and calculations that are submitted by, engineers, contractors and owners.

What You Bring To The Table

• BS (or MS) in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited institution is preferred
• Two (2) years of design experience in Civil/Site design or construction – or two (2) years’ experience as a Plans Examiner with a city and/or county agency
• Two (2) years of experience in civil/site engineering design or two (2) years’ experience as a Plans Examiner with a city and/or county agency (Civil/Site Plans Examiner)
• International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner is a plus
• Professional licensure (PE) is a plus
• Knowledge of site codes, related state regulations as well as civil engineering principles and practices as they pertain to residential and commercial sites
• A firm understanding of permit processing and tracking systems
• Ability to easily read and interpret plans and specifications, subsequently interpreting them in light of local government regulations and communicating your findings to engineers, contractors and developers
• Good interpersonal skills, communicating effectively both verbally and via written correspondence
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment, striving to achieve common goals with internal and external business partners
• Able to work on multiple priorities, organizing workloads to meet strict deadlines
  
  

CORE DUTIES

• Examine plans, calculations and specifications for commercial, industrial, residential, public or other major developments to ensure compliance with applicable codes and related ordinances
• Advise Engineers, designers, contractors and developers on code and design requirements
• Meet and confer with applicants for permit processes
• Assist Inspectors with difficult or unusual code requirements
• Prepare and maintain records of plan checking procedures
• Provide support for permit processing personnel
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focused
• Financial Acumen
• Instills Trust
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:  CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family: 

• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium
• Flexible Time Off 8 Holidays a year
• Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt. 
• Licensure Assistance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
• Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes. 
• FREE Life Insurance and AD D Insurance 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
  
  

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE?  We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.
  
  

The rate for this position generally ranges between $66K-99K annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.