Architectural Plans Reviewer

Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is offering challenging and rewarding work as an Architectural Plan Reviewer in the Building Development Services Division.  

Prince William County’s Building Development Services Division is a highly motivated organization seeking to ensure that our customer’s experience is positive, efficient, and fast. We embrace change and actively engage our staff and community.  
 
In this role you will have the opportunity to grow professionally.  As a learning organization, Prince William County will help you continuously develop your skills through training and special project assignments.   We are looking for a motivated individual who will work with our team to create a supportive, friendly, and good customer-oriented environment for the public and our staff. Prince William County values Leadership at all Levels. Come be a leader with us!

Prince William County is the 2nd largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice, and has been ranked among the best employers in Virginia on the Forbes list.  We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision. 

We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities. We offer comprehensive, affordable health care options and other benefits to include:

• The Virginia Retirement System
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Enhanced Parental and Medical Leave programs
• Coverage of infertility treatments 
• "Out-of-network" ground ambulance coverage
• Retiree health insurance credit benefit of $6.50 x years of service (maxed at 30 years)
• Flexible spending programs
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Life insurance
• 11 paid holidays and 4 personal days
• And so much more!

 
About This Role: 

• Perform technical architectural  plan reviews to ensure compliance with the International Building Code, County Policies, and Industry Standards
• Provide superior customer service by assisting Designers, Contractors, and Owners with resolving difficult technical problems by providing code compliant solutions
• Serve as a member on Department/Division Process Action Teams

Minimum Requirements: 
High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related (responsible building plan review, inspections, or code enforcement) experience in commercial buildings experience.
 
Preferences: 
• Demonstrated experience in using building plans during the design, plan review, construction and/or inspection process for commercial construction projects
• Demonstrated expertise and ability to thoroughly review building plans for compliance with the International Building code and International Existing Building Code.
• Experience assisting Designers and Contractors with resolving difficult technical problems to provide a Code compliant solution
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files on all plans and specifications reviewed
• Background working with the public in a local government setting.

Work Schedule: 
This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week. There is the ability to telework after the initial probationary period.  This is a telework eligible position that may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change.

Special Requirements: 
Must become certified as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official in accordance with the
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Certification Standards.

Starting Salary Range: 
70,921.50 - $84,000 per year

Salary : $70,922 - $125,015