Code Coordinator & Plans Examiner

MUST APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS20260237 Code Coordinator & Plans Examiner (Building Energy Code Coordinator)CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled Department: Electric ServicesDivision: Energy Strategies & Solutions Hiring Range: $7,409 - $8,233/monthMonday – Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, some weekends and nights requiredRegular Full-time with BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term position anticipated to last 3 years. Definition: Under general supervision, the Energy Code Coordinator & Plans Examiner is responsible for facilitating and supporting the development, communication, education and implementation of the City’s building energy codes updates. This position structures and manages the long-term strategy, short-term cycle updates, review and compliance, and support for the City’s building energy codes. This includes, but is not limited to, helping develop building policy, educating and training city staff and the building community, conducting energy code review and/or inspections, and networking and collaborating with external organizations and other municipalities on innovative and progressive energy codes. This position works closely with the Chief Building Official and Planning and Development Services staff to coordinate energy code policy development, adoption, and implementation. This position also acts as a plans examiner and inspector, as needed, working with and providing training to inspectors, plans examiners, and electric field engineers to improve awareness of and compliance with building energy codes. A key function for this position is playing a lead role in regional and state partnerships to advance best practices and achieve consistency across jurisdictional boundaries.The specific objectives of this fixed-term position are to improve and maintain building code processes and outcomes related to implementation and enforcement of code requirements in the areas of energy and building performance. Principal Duties:Lead the development and implementation of strategic building energy codes and process improvements to align with the City’s climate and sustainability goalsBroaden engagement with internal and external stakeholders and partners related to building energy code and City goals to achieve better building performanceDevelop and deliver training to code officials, plans examiners, and electric utility and sustainability staffPerform plan review, as needed, using Accela and Bluebeam software and inspect residential, commercial, and industrial installations for compliance with energy codeBuild and maintain education and engagement tools and processes for contractors, developers, craftworkers, and property owners with clear instructions and templates for what must be submitted with permit applicationsConduct training on building energy code for contractors, developers, craftworkers, and property ownersDevelop and maintain web resources supporting building energy code education and engagementLeverage internal and external resources to develop tools and processesProvide timely, fair, and consistent interpretations of energy code updates to internal staff and those in the building communityContinually review the compliance process (permitting and plan review, inspection, etc.) and develop methods for improving review time, compliance rates, and customer satisfactionInvestigate options for encouraging electric-preferred new construction and recommending pathways to exceed the energy codeTrack performance metrics and monitor successes and concerns related to the City’s building energy codes and develop solutions for concernsContinually evaluate and plan for code updates and amendments (every 3 years) to work toward City goals and objectivesEstablish positive working relationships, cooperation, trust and partnerships with City staff, the building community, residents, associations, and other community partnersRepresent the City in interdepartmental, interagency, community and professional meetings as requiredDemonstrate understanding of building science, engineering principles, construction documents, and building plans to assess energy code compliance during the permitting, construction, inspection and commissioning processes.Perform program development and coordination, including budget management, reporting, and public presentationDemonstrate customer service principles and processesRead and interpret state and municipal code and other technical documents and equipment specificationsCommunicate effectively both orally and in writing and deliver effective presentations and trainings to groups and individualsAttend and facilitate evening meetingsCoordinate plan review activities with other departments and with outside agencies when necessary. Working Environment:Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Requires occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds), occasional driving and correctable vision. Requires occasional walking (1/2-hour increments), standing (1/2-hour increments) and sitting (up to 8-hour increments). Requires frequent reaching, use of fingers, use of both hands, hearing, speaking and writing. Requires frequent reading of documents and confidentiality of work. Requires ability to work with frequent interruptions, problem solving, language usage, detailed work, ability to work under stress, math usage, reasoning, verbal and written communication, and multiple concurrent tasks. Requires occasional non-traditional work hours and occasional use of a vehicle. Requires occasional reading of electrical related maps. Position involves frequent interaction with other City staff and customer contacts, as well as periods of working alone. Qualifications:A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical or energy engineering, architecture, construction management or related field and a minimum of 4 years in the building/development industry with related building energy performance experience is required. Direct experience in International Code Council (ICC) review, implementation and enforcement, preferably with energy code (IECC), building performance standards, building benchmarking, energy modeling/rating, construction cost/benefit analysis, etc. is preferred.Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s License. Possession of an Energy Plans Examiner, Residential Energy Inspector, or Commercial Energy Inspector Certificate from the International Code Council and/or certifications from recognized organizations such as ASHRAE, Association of Energy Engineers, or RESNET (HERS for multi-family and commercial) is preferred. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. SelectionThe selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening. DEADLINE: Open Until FilledAn ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call (303) 651-8609. The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job).If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE