Commercial Plans Examiner (Ft)

Position Summary

This position exists to examine commercial plans and construction documents prior to construction to ensure they have been designed to the standards set forth within the Minnesota building, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and energy codes, including state statutes and city ordinances.

Additionally, the plans examiner reviews and approves design changes, responds to questions and complaints, interprets, explains, and provides guidance on codes to the public, contractors, design professionals, and collaborates with a team of inspectors, administration staff, including Planning, Fire, and Engineering departments.

AMENDMENT 6/7/24 - Application End Date: Recruitment will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received as determined by Human Resources. First review of applications will be on June 17, 2024. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine commercial plans and construction documents submitted to ensure they have been designed to the standards set forth within the Minnesota building, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, energy codes, including state statues and city ordinances.

• Evaluates permit applications to ensure all necessary documents are submitted and processed correctly.

• Calculates and applies fees per predetermined fee tables, completes forms to route applications to appropriate city staff.

• Interprets, explains, and provide guidance on codes to the public, contractors, and design professionals. Responds to questions and complaints from the public, contractors, and design professionals.

• Collaborates with the inspectors to ensure approved plans are being followed when construction begins.

• Examines plans and construction document changes from design professionals and reviews alternate methods, materials, and designs submitted from design professionals to ensure they comply with the Minnesota Building Code.

• Meet with design professionals, researches problems and make code interpretations.

• Coordinates with various divisions and/or departments at the beginning and throughout the construction process to ensure code compliance is being achieved and customer service is being provided.

• Work collaboratively with various divisions and/or departments on special projects, work committees, or assigned projects.

• Perform on site Commercial and Residential inspections on a as needed basis.

• Documents plan reviews and inspections in the permitting software.

• Participate in professional organizations, committees and boards for code development and city representation. • Assemble and provide internal educational training for building inspectors.

• Assists the Building Official as required.

• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

Specialized training in commercial plan review, building inspections or related field.

Experience

Five (5) years of highly-related work experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• MN State Building Official Certification

• ICC Plans Examiner Certification

• ICC Certified Mechanical Plans Examiner or Mechanical Inspector Certification within one year of hire

• Valid, unrestricted, Class D or higher driver's license

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle diverse work schedules, complex code and construction projects, coordination of work schedule with tight time frames, diverse levels of education and knowledge due to the complexity and combination of codes required to perform the position.

• Ability to deal with the unique diversity of personalities and special needs the customers poses often leads to tense and stressful conditions that require tact, personality, good judgment and technically precise answers delivered in a limited amount of time in a professional manner.

• Knowledge of Minnesota state statutes, Minnesota Building Code and city ordinances as they apply to commercial buildings.

• Knowledge of Minnesota plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and energy codes as they apply to commercial buildings.

• Ability to use and interpret building plans and use of a tape measure in the field.

• Ability to recognize and resolve conflict in a professional and tactful manner.

• Ability to provide effective written and verbal communications.

• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation andsatisfaction.

• Ability to read and analyze legal descriptions, blueprints and building plans.

• Ability to safely conduct inspections at, above or below ground level of construction sites.

• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.

• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently designated by the Department of Labor and Industry to have MN state Delegation for Plan Review.

• ICC Certified Mechanical Plans Examiner or Mechanical Examiner Certification.

• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.

• Conducting field work and property inspections in all types of weather conditions for extended periods of time.

• Possible exposure to hazardous equipment hazardous contaminants.

• Office environment; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions.

• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 10 to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug & Alcohol Testing/Medical Examination

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test/medical examination once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

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Additional Information

Resume Requested

To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume and cover letter to their application to be considered for this position.

Department/Division Community Development/Property Services

Anticipated Work Schedule

Full-time, exempt, non-union position with the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (may vary based upon business need.)

Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City's Alternative Work Arrangement policy.

Anticipated Hiring Wage Hourly $43.60-$50.00, depending on qualifications