Plans Review Coordinator

About the role

Chesterfield County Fire & EMS is seeking a Fire Plans Review Coordinator to join a highly qualified, collaborative fire and life‑safety team. The coordinator serves as the front‑line internal and external customer‑service point of contact for employees, citizens, and future county businesses, assisting contractors through the plans‑review and fire‑protection inspection processes to ensure timely, seamless project completion. The position promotes and monitors customer‑service standards for the Plans Review Section and requires a reliable, self‑starting individual who can mediate problems and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign plans to Plans Review staff for review per the direction of the Deputy Fire Marshal and based on staff workload.
• Act as the primary point of contact for developers, property owners, and contractors reviewing plans for construction or renovation of commercial, multi‑residential, and assembly buildings with fire‑safety systems.
• Schedule fire inspections and answer calls concerning the status of permit applications.
• Contact contractors to check job status and estimated inspection times to proactively manage inspection schedules.
• Prepare, distribute, and analyze reports of outstanding permit applications, enabling the section to respond promptly and develop programs that improve customer service.
• Perform other work as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in fire‑protection engineering, drafting, construction management, computer science, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Two years of paraprofessional engineering experience with knowledge of field and/or office engineering activities, basic building and fire‑safety codes, and the ability to coordinate inspections and plan reviews.
• Current valid driver’s license and a good driving record (no six or more demerit points in the past 24 months, no major violation of six points in the past 36 months; out‑of‑state records must be provided and be within three years of the interview).
• Pre‑employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.
• Eligibility to pass a CJIS‑level criminal background check (must be a U.S. citizen or lawful resident for the past ten consecutive years).
• Safety‑sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret building, mechanical, fire‑protection, accessibility, and related codes.
• Experience interpreting architectural and engineering plan submittals, fire‑protection system design, and acceptance testing.
• Knowledge of construction industry methods, materials, and equipment.
• Experience with technical writing and project/office management.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, report‑writing methods, and record‑keeping practices.
• Ability to perform technical calculations, analyze technical data, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with personal computers, standard office software, and related equipment.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Schedule

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary to include occasional nights and weekends based on customer needs or emergency events.