Fire Plan Reviewer III

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue is seeking a skilled Fire Plan Reviewer III to review and approve complex fire and life safety systems for development projects throughout Bellevue and partner this role youll apply advanced fire protection engineering principles to interpret codes evaluate innovative designs conduct technical research and ensure buildings meet critical safety standards. Working under limited supervision youll provide expert guidance to staff collaborate with city departments and customers and help shape safe resilient development in a growing community.

• Review and approve the most complex difficult unusual and larger construction projects and structures submitted for plan review for compliance with fire and life safety requirements.
• Conducts code and technical research to evaluate new technologies.
• Performs calculations as required to verify the adequacy of designs.
• Evaluates complex alternative fire protection and performance based designs when appropriate.
• Serves as the technical advisor to the supervisor on Fire and Building Code requirements.
• Represents the department at meetings and conferences.
• May train and assist less experienced staff.
• May accompany inspectors in the field.
• Answer questions from customers regarding development issues and adherence to applicable codes.
• Work with other city departments and staff to ensure fire department concerns are identified in the plan review process.
• Respond to inquiries regarding proposed development projects.
• Mange multi-project workload to ensure timely and effective project reviews.
• Educate customers on various permit processes and the specific requirements for fire protection systems and fire code regulations.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

• Works under the limited supervision of the assistant fire marshal.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of building codes fire codes city development standards local state and federal regulations governing construction and hazardous materials.
• Ability to accurately read technical building plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Oral written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical requirements clearly and accurately.
• Ability to write clear narrative reports and recommendations.
• Ability to creatively solve complex technical and/or political problems and issues.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to perform standard mathematical calculations.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Washington Professional Engineers License in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fire protection engineering / technology or related field.
• Minimum of two years experience in the review of building fire protection features.
• Experience in permit processing.
• Experience with computer software applications.
• Customer service experience with ability to handle difficult individuals tactfully and diplomatically.
• Maintain current valid Washington state drivers license.

Physical Demands

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may routinely require the employee to climb balance bend stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions in wet and/or humid conditions in high precarious places or near fumes airborne particles and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

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