Plans Examiner

POSITION TITLE: Plans Examiner (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req2637
DEPARTMENT: Comm Dev & Neighborhood Svcs
LOCATION: 281 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $52,227.00 - 78,341.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Open until filled

You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.

Located against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and home to Colorado State University (CSU), the City of Fort Collins offers a diverse culture, educated and engaged citizens, outdoor recreation, bicycles, breweries, historic charm, and a thriving economy. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.

The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:

• No. 5 Best Remote-Ready Cities: Livability.com Jan 2021
• Top 30 Creative Small Cities: CVSuite – May 2020
• No. 18 Safest Cities in America: SafeWise – April 2020
• No. 1 Best Place to Live: Livability.com March 2020
• No. 9 Most Fitness Friendly Places: SmartAsset – Dec 2019
• No. 7 Safest Driving Cities: Allstate – June 2019
• No. 4 Best U.S. Cities to Raise a Family: MarketWatch – April 2019
• No. 9 Best Performing Cities: Milken Institute – Jan 2019
• No. 3 U.S. Cities with Highest Economic Confidence: Yahoo – Nov 2018
• No. 2 Brain Concentration Index: Bloomberg – Nov 2018
• No. 1 City in America for Cycling: PeopleForBikes-May 2018
• Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation Award: Alliance for Innovation-April 2018
• The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-Nov 2017
• 18th Best City for Career Opportunities: SmartAsset – Sep 2017
• 3rd Best College Town to Live in Forever: College Ranker – July 2017
• 25 Best Towns Ever: Where to Live Now: Outside Magazine – June 2017
• No. 1 Stable and Growing Housing Market: Realtor.com-June 2017
• 11th Happiest City in America: Yahoo! Finance - March 2017
• No. 9 Top 150 Cities for Millennials Report: Millennial Personal Finance - Feb 2017
• No. 2 Best Cities for Small Business Owners: ValuePenguin – Feb 2017

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family Onsite Health Clinic
• Personal & professional learning opportunities including supervisory and leadership development; plus career mobility
• Collaborative work environment
  
  Job SummaryWork related to examining commercial and residential building construction plans to ensure compliance with building codes and other local regulations.
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reviews building plans for compliance with building codes and city regulations.
  • Reports to customer with issues of noncompliance on plans and suggests modifications to bring plans into compliance.
  • Conducts minor structural review.
  • Approves and signs plans meeting code requirements.
  • Provides code information to individuals planning building construction and answers customer calls and questions about adopted codes.
  • Works with other internal and external departments to review and approve plans.
  • Keeps records and prepares correspondence pertaining to plan review.
  • Helps to create, revise, and maintain handouts for customers regarding code requirements, permit procedures, and policies.
  • Trains contractors and building owners in complying with various building codes and local code amendment.
  
  Management ResponsibilitiesNo City Competencies
  • Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives and cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
  • A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
  • A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
  Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to review plans and verify they meet various adopted codes and standards.
  • Ability to read and understand construction plans and documents.
  • Basic knowledge of structural engineering principles and ability to perform minor structural review.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and City codes and trade organization guidelines.
  • Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, energy, and electrical codes.
  • Knowledge of architectural, general carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical principles.
  • Ability to use permit database software (Accela), spreadsheet and word processing software, and Adobe Pro for plan review.
  Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred; three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience as plans examiner reviewing construction plans to verify code compliance or; experience in architecture, engineering or construction fields including or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in the development of construction plans, building design or review of plans and/or blueprints, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  Required Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
  • ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification (R3) and/or ICC Building Plans Examiner certification (B3) or ability to obtain R3 with 12 months of hire.
    
  • ICC Building Inspector certification (B1 or B2) is desirable.
  
  FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

  Plans Examiner

  The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
  
  Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
  Because the possession and use of marijuana,whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
  
  The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this City policy “sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality.
  
  BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
  
  Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.