Senior Commercial Plans Reviewer

Hiring Range:  $60,264.00 - $79,841.00 Annually    
*Career Range: Up to $99,418
(This is not a guaranteed salary but rather a potential for career growth)
Potential Additional Skills Based Pay Stipend: Up to $5,000
 
We are looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, and collaborative person that will fit well with our team. The ideal candidate would either already have certificates in all trades at level 3 or be willing use their career to work up to that level. We will provide access and educational resources to get you there!

This position now has a remote* work option. 

Summary 
 
The purpose of this position is to perform plan reviews for projects located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Town of Chapel Hill. Reviews are for both residential and complex multi-trade commercial projects for approval and issuance of permits. Our current need is for this candidate to complete mainly residential, trade work and specialty reviews. Plan reviews will be assigned on an as needed basis as the area development ramps up. This is accomplished by regularly exercising technical judgment and discretion based on applicable state and local codes and ordinances and best practices.  
 
This position is open until filled and may close prior to the posted end date.Essential Functions
 

• Collaborate with the Plan Review Team on decisions and alternate methods and materials, etc 
• Reviews multi-trade plans for residential and commercial projects of all types of construction for code compliance.  
• Interprets the building code, informing applicants of all code violations as it relates to plans under review and updating the computer system as required to maintain status of review results in a professional manner. 
• As directed, attends pre-permitting and pre-construction meetings ahead of permitting.  
• Performs basic administrative duties such as responding to and sending emails, phone calls and meeting with citizens and members of the professional community in a timely manner, while demonstrating great customer service and Town’s RESPECT values to maintain great working relationships with a focus on problem resolution. 
• Attends staff meetings of varying degrees to contribute to regular information sharing and communication, taking the lead when necessary. 
• Attends trainings and continuing education as it relates to the fulfillment duties, retention of certifications and expansion of knowledge. 
• Participates on internal review and alternative materials and methods committee 
• Performs field inspections and site visits as directed to include those after adverse events  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
Supervision Exercised

• Technical supervision of certified staff may be requested.

 
Physical demands

• The work is typically performed while sitting or standing. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.  
• Voice communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word and conveying detailed information.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to received detailed information through oral communications and/or make fine distinctions in sound. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surrounds and activities when present on a job site.  

Work environment

• The work is typically performed in an office but a site visits will be necessary to understand scope of work or perform an inspection.  On site visits may involve areas of limited mobility and be in extreme temperatures. 
• Work performed in a fast-paced work environment.

Knowledge of and ability to apply

• Current North Carolina Codes for all disciplines required for the most complex review Relevant and applicable local ordinances and NC General Statutes 
• Methods and practices utilized in the building trade
• Great Customer Service delivery practices

Ability to

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships inside and outside of the organization, effectively facilitating problem resolution. 
• Read, comprehend, and interpret construction drawings and other technical specifications.
• Express thoughts clearly and concisely, communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain an organized system with attention to detail.
• Maintain detailed records and use a computer to enter daily updates and comments.
• Work accurately and independently with little direction.
• Handle stressful conditions and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Manage time wisely and effectively to accomplish assigned tasks within the provide timeframes, meeting established performance goals.
• Be proactive.
• Operate a computer, phone, calculator and other common office equipment and learn to use the associated software programs in a timely manner.
• Model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT.

Certification Requirements

• Ideal candidate will possess active and current Standard Level 3 certifications by the NC Code Qualifications Board in all trades; or
• Candidates will be considered if they possess certificates in all trades at varied levels (even probationary) with the ability to work up to the ideal level 3 certificates in all trades; or
• Candidates may be considered if they can produce prequalification letter(s) from NCDOI indicating that certificates can be secured in all trades.

Other Licenses/Certifications

• The possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

 Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent 
• At least four (4) years of related public sector experience in construction enforcement, construction plan review or an equivalent.  

This position is exempt.  This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. 
 
This position is driving essential and must conform to the requirements of the Town's Accident and Safe Driving procedures.

 *Remote work option includes the ability to work remote for the majority of your work time. There is the expectation to come into the office for required meetings. You are expected to be available and respond quickly as if you were physically at work, for the duration of your assigned work hours via email, Teams, phone, and text while working remotely. You will also be expected to meet all established review timeframes in accordance with established performance measures. Documentation of adherence to the plan review checklist will be requested for consistency.
 
This agreement will be evaluated for effectiveness on an incremental basis through structured check-ins with your supervisor.  If issues are noted or the requirement to be in person are not fulfilled, the remote arrangement can be discontinued, and you will be expected to continue your work from the office or within the parameters of the flexible work schedule as per your supervisor.

Salary : $60,264 - $79,841