Plans Reviewer, Construction Development

JOB SUMMARY

Plans Reviewer, Construction Development-Employees & PublicAnnual Salary Range: $44,950.93 - $53, 949.79 Grade: 27The City of Alexandria, located in Central Louisiana, is seeking professionals to begin a career in the Construction Development Department to review residential and commercial building plans and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• -------- Performs responsible technical work involving the review of all residential and commercial construction, additions, renovation plans, blueprints, and drawings to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• -------- Provides information and answers inquiries concerning building codes and ordinances to the public, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• -------- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances.
• -------- Verifies proper City business, state, and homebuilder's licensures.
• -------- Accepts construction plans and plan documents associated with permit processing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• -------- Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or related field; and three (3) years' experience in general building construction, code interpretation, building inspection, and/or plans review, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.-Necessary Special Requirements:

• -------- Must possess a valid driver's license.-
• -------- Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.-
• -------- Must possess or obtain within one year of hire the following certificates issued by the International Code Council (ICC): ICC Combination Plans Examiner and ICC Residential Plans Examiner -Or- ICC Certified Building Official--
• -------- An understanding of Floodplain Management and site planning is preferredWork Hours: 40 Hours per week, may work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.-Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.-** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.**Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.