Plans Examiner (Community Development)

Plans Examiner (Community Development)

We're seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Plans Examiner to join our team. In this role, you will review and approve plans for residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, as well as fire protection systems requiring permits. Your expertise will ensure that all submissions meet applicable International Building Codes, fire codes, and local ordinances.

This position reports to the Building Official and reviews and approves plans for residential, commercial/industrial construction, and fire systems submitted to the department which requires a permit for compliance with international building codes and local ordinances.

Job duties include:

• Reviewing and approving or disapproving plans submitted to the department that require a permit for compliance with all building and allied codes and ordinances by reviewing and marking up plans is electronic means.
• Reviewing plans for such construction as single-family homes, townhomes, room additions, garages, and other residential construction. Review plans for commercial and industrial buildings. Conducts building, mechanical, electrical, and fire plan reviews with the support of other ICC-certified colleagues.
• Reviewing plans for both construction and planning purposes; approves permits if acceptable.
• Verifying licensure of a professional who submitted plans, where applicable.
• Developing a daily schedule based on work requirements.
• Answering questions from homeowners and developers about permit requirements, building and zoning codes, and related questions. May periodically serve as a village representative to resolve differences between homeowners and builders.
• Designing address maps to assign and record addresses properties and individual tenant spaces throughout the village. Updating applicable village property databases by coordination with the village GIS Manager.
• Reviewing and resolving citizen and other complaints. As necessary, locates and submits any related code sections and attempts to resolve said complaint or code infraction informally between all parties involved, as directed by the Building Supervisor.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Associate's degree in architecture, construction engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience in reading, interpreting, and/or designing drawings and prints, as gained in an office of architecture, builder, or general contractor.
• International Code Council (ICC) Certifications as identified and required by the Department Director (such as Commercial Plans Examiner, Residential Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Fire Plans Examiner, etc). Current ICC Residential, Commercial, and Fire Plans Examiner Certification is a plus, or a commitment to obtain remaining certifications within two years of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.

Working conditions/physical requirements include:

• Prolonged periods of concentration, proofreading, interpreting ordinances and policies, and reading site plans.
• Capable of operating computers and other technology equipment that are job-related and/or as directed.
• Capable of conducting thorough plan/drawing reviews, proofreading, and working with figures.
• Ability to cope with numerous interruptions.

The salary range for this position is $34.07 - $49.67 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek. Salary dependent on qualifications. This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment and includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, and more.

The Village of Schaumburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.