Job Description

Please note: This position may be filled at a Construction Plans Examiner Level I ($87,318.40-$135,324.80) or level II ($91,707.20-$142,168.00) depending upon the qualifications and appropriate certifications of the candidate.

The Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) Department is hiring a Construction Plans Examiner I/II to join its Inspection Services Division (ISD). The Examiner is responsible for examining construction documents for commercial structures/buildings, including new construction, additions, and alterations to existing buildings to ensure compliance with the building design standards adopted by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC). Projects are complex due to size, multiplicity of structures, advanced design of installed systems, and advanced construction methods and techniques. This position may also be responsible for reviewing other projects such as residential structures and one and two-family dwellings.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Review and approval of construction documents for compliance with the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and VUSBC;
• Interpret and enforce codes, regulations and ordinances;
• Conduct field visits to survey and evaluate buildings and systems;
• Provide code consultation services to builders, developers, engineers, property owners, architects and other governmental agencies;
• Represent the division and the County at meetings and public hearings; and
• Develop, participate, and defend code change proposals at the local, state, and national level.

The successful candidates will possess the following skills:

• Analytical thinking to perform work in accordance with accepted code standards and applicable legal ordinances and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of and the ability to apply modern principles and practices of building and architectural technical field.
• Knowledge of, and a commitment to, customer-service and client-focused service-delivery systems, including knowledge of computer applications relevant to the field.
• Skill in collaborating with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and government professionals to facilitate compliance with applicable permitting, engineering, and code requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff, community representatives, clients and professional peers, including effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to construction, buildings, or related field; and
• Some responsible experience in building engineering/construction, including experience working with construction plans.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience in an area or areas of specialization (e.g., plumbing, construction, mechanical or electrical engineering) may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with the International Building Code and International Residential Code;
• Experience reading and interpreting construction documents, specifications, codes, regulations and/or ordinances;
• Experience responding to public inquiries; and/or
• Certification by International Code Council (ICC) or a Virginia Residential or Commercial Building Plans Examiner.

Special Requirements

• Please attach a Resume to this application.
• Certification as a Residential or Commercial Building Plans Examiner is required within 12 months of employment.
• Completion of the Virginia Code Academy Core Module training within 12 months of employment.
• The employee may be required to drive a County vehicle to perform duties away from the primary worksite. Applicants must obtain, by the time of appointment, a valid driver license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or they must provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
• A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with flexibility. This is a fully remote position.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan. For more information, click here.

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