POSITION SUMMARY
Reviews applications, including submitted construction/building plans, specifications, reports and related documents for compliance with the City Code and all applicable construction codes and referenced standards. Identifies plan discrepancies and areas of non-compliance. Prepares appropriate plan review records/correction lists, and approves compliant permit applications prior to permit being issued. Provides technical assistance/information to inspectors, architects, engineers and builders regarding code interpretation, plan preparation and engineering submittals.
Department: Permits, Licenses & Inspections
Salary: $70,452- $78,836* per year.
(*$78,836 Salary is contingent upon successful completion of the MCP Certification)
Position Type: Announcement/Bid
Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Union Bid Form: Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive
POSITION DUTIES
Examines construction applications, drawings, plans, specifications and all related documents for compliance with the City Code, Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and sound engineering practices.
Performs plan review for new construction in accordance with the EPA’s MS4 permit requirements and the Stormwater Ordinance Title 13 amendments of city code.
Approves compliant permit applications.
Consults with architects and engineers regarding code interpretations and ordinance requirements.
Provides information to the public regarding code and ordinance requirements.
Consults with Department inspectors regarding construction issues encountered in the field.
Provides technical assistance and training.
Recommends revisions to codes, fire codes and/or Department rules and regulations.
Acts as advisor to the Board of Standards and Appeals.
Retrieves information and issues construction permits both manually and through automated methods.
Makes construction site visits.
Maintains records and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc.
Assists City emergency response as Department 24-hour emergency on-call representative approximately one week per month on a rotating basis.
Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks and duties.