Building Plan Review Supervisor

About the role

This professional position is responsible for the interpretation, application, and oversight of building codes review of construction plans to ensure compliance. Providing technical training and mentorship to staff and the public. Performing plans review for special projects. Some fieldwork may be required. Supervision is given to the building plans reviewers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plans, policies and daily workload for building plans review to ensure accurate, predictable, and timely services are provided
• Enforce County and State Building Code regulations by reviewing and evaluating construction documents and plans
• Supervise staff involved in the areas of building plan review for new and existing construction; building, accessibility and energy code education; development of codes, ordinances, interpretations, and regulations; and computer and administrative support services for the office
• Review and approve building construction drawings, site plans and other building construction documents for compliance with County and State, ICC Codes, and other applicable codes
• Coordinate office's program and review and inspection responsibilities with other County agencies and as needed, perform on-site inspections at construction sites to verify full compliance with building and accessibility code requirements
• Enforce, update, and maintain State and County building codes and laws in coordination with other County and State agencies
• Compile and prepare formal inspection reports, memos, letters and other technical documents
• Meet and assist architects, designers, contractors, building owners, engineers, developers, tenants, and the general public to seek code/enforce compliance and provide interpretations
• Attend training sessions related to fire prevention and life safety in order to keep abreast of current practices, and maintain training and certification for staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Business Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in building or city plans review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes, which must include 2 years of lead or supervisory work experience
• Building Plans Examiner certification from an accredited organization such as International Code Council (ICC)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Business Management, or a related field with 3 years work experience as described above is a substitution for the above-listed required education and experience
• A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:
• Advanced knowledge of applicable building, and accessibility codes
• Advanced knowledge of electronic plan review systems and other relevant software
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Knowledge of legislation affecting fire code and fire prevention activities
• Knowledge of plan review and field inspection practices and principles
• Skilled in managing building plan review operations
• Skilled in supervising and managing employees
• Skilled in interpreting and applying building, accessibility, and energy codes
• Skilled in preparing technical documents
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present clear and concise reports, investigate findings, correspondence, etc.
• Ability to effectively interpret and apply appropriate regulations (including state MBPS, local ordinance, and ICC)
• Ability to effectively plan, assign, supervise, follow-up and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to effectively read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, specifications and site plans quickly and accurately, compare them to construction in process and perform building code plan review
• Ability to perform complex technical reviews
• Ability to lead and develop a plan review team
• Ability to conduct fieldwork

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and walk; and frequently perform repetitive motions

Examination Process

• An evaluation of training and experience
• One or more interviews

Retirement Plan

• A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees.

Health Insurance

• County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs.

Dental Insurance

• Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Life Insurance

• Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation

• The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.

Education Reimbursement Program

• The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years, the reimbursement is forfeited.