Engineer A - Expedited Plans Review

Posting Title Engineer A - Expedited Plans Review Job Requisition Number AFD300522 Position Number 116554 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Fire Hazardous Materials Civ Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will work on the Expedited Review Team and be responsible for the following:

1.Review building permit plan submittals for a variety of proposed new construction projects for compliance with the Austin Fire Code as part of the City's Expedited Plans Review Program.

The Expedited Plans Review Team will consist of eight plans reviewers representing different City review disciplines who are involved with reviewing building permit plans for new construction projects as a team to facilitate reduced plan review turnaround times and issuance of building permits.

Fire protection related building permit review items include identifying required fire protection systems and features, protection features for the installation of hazardous materials systems, and mechanical smoke control systems.

2.Manage the review of engineering design projects for fire code compliance that may be technically complex, highly visible, or priority projects to verify all pertinent fire code issues are addressed. These projects may require a high level of technical proficiency in application of the International Fire Code, International Building Code and various NFPA standards as well as coordinative and administrative responsibility.

3.Participate in preliminary design meetings with design professionals regarding proposed technically complex building projects to identify required fire protection systems and features and discuss acceptable design options.

4.Have the ability to evaluate and recommend for approval proposed Alternate Methods of Compliance for equivalency with prescriptive code provisions.

5.Provide technical assistance to Austin Fire Department inspectors when needed. Assistance to inspectors will be to provide clarification on approved building plans and acceptability of installed conditions.

6.Coordinate code interpretations and application with other City departments and agencies including the City of Austin Development Services Department.

About the Expedited Review Team:

The Expedited Plans Review Team consists of eight plans reviewers representing different City review disciplines who are involved with reviewing building permit plans for new construction projects as a team to facilitate reduced plan review turnaround times and issuance of building permits. Fire protection related building permit review items include identifying required fire protection systems and features, protection features for the installation of hazardous materials systems, and mechanical smoke control systems.

Please note the following when completing the City of Austin application for this position:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all the previous employment experience you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.

• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

• A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase "see resume" or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the "Duties and Responsibilities" sections blank. Applications missing information and/or documents will be deemed incomplete applications and will not be considered.

• Austin Fire Department may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications will be accepted.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Credentials & Education:

If you are selected as a Top Candidate for this position, verification of your credentials and education will take place. This includes Education and required Licenses, and Certifications.

Additional Information:

• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Pay Range

$38.97 - $50.67 per hour

Hours

7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

AFD's Engineering Division offers a flexible work environment that may include remote work options

Job Close Date 06/07/2024 Type of Posting External Department Fire Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., 3rd Floor

• Austin, TX 78752 Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the International Fire Code and International Building Code

• Working knowledge of various NFPA standards such as NFPA 13, 14, 20 and 72

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering design drawings, technical specifications, engineering analysis and computer modeling outputs, and safety data sheets

• Skills to perform complex analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes, including the analysis of alternate methods of compliance or performance based design.

• Skill in communicating code requirements orally and in writing to design professionals

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Identifies, evaluates, and provides improvement recommendations with preliminary and final designs and design criteria for assigned program or projects. Provides assistance in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements.

• Develops cost estimates and tracks expenditures, prepares cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports and studies for projects. Prepares and/or assists with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans. Prepares final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements and coordinates and oversees work of contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities. Writes technical specifications for construction contracts.

• Develops, analyzes, and provides recommendation of engineering reports for a variety of audiences.

• Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and ensuring compliance to specifications by completing complex calculations that are used to further provide analysis of preliminary results of a project.

• Conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders.

• Researches and performs statistical analysis for validation of reports and publication of results in various communication formats.

• Develops standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances for discipline area by researching, reviewing, analyzing, and updating standardized policies and practices.

• Develops and monitors performance criteria for various contracts and/or projects. May provide analysis and recommendation of performance of various personnel assigned by contract or projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships, and utilizes such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.

• Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.

• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.

• Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.

• Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.

• Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.

• Knowledge of applicable computer software programs.

• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.

• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.

• Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry rapidly and accurately.

• Ability to interpret and update maps.

• Ability to interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.

• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.

• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.

• Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

• Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.

• Ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

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