Building Plan Reviewer

The City of Renton is recruiting for an experienced Building Plan Reviewer to join our Community and Economic department. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a team that makes an impact to our growing city. In this position you will support the Development Services division by reviewing and evaluating building plan submittals.

If you have at least 2 years of experience in building inspection and plan examination this may be the position for you. Please see the below Education, Experience, & License section for further requirements.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review and evaluate plan submittals for completeness and compliance with the International Building Codes and other applicable adopted codes and ordinances.
• Prepare detailed written correction reports, correspondence and recommendations.
• Approve applications for permit issuance.
• Perform non-structural review of residential and commercial buildings for fire and life safety, energy conservation and mechanical systems.
• Perform structural review of residential buildings including but not limited to wind, gravity and earthquake resistance of wood, concrete, and steel building systems.
• Interpret, apply and explain codes and regulations; resolve issues that arise due to code or structural design and coordinate plan corrections.
• Maintain knowledge of various changes in construction codes that result from technological changes, material changes or legislative mandate.
• Meet with applicants, architects, contractors, and/or the public to clarify code requirements, and respond to inquiries via telephone and email as necessary.
• Provide advice to inspectors on field-related concerns.
• Examine geotechnical and structural reports and calculations to verify adequacy of structural designs of residential construction based on generally accepted construction principles.
• Maintain files associated with plan review process and permits.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of building inspection and plan examination experience.
• Or minimum 6 years of relevant education and experience.
• International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Building Plans Examiner, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Successful passing of a required background check and driving record check.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally.

• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.

• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs on job sites.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment on job sites.

• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: https://whyrenton.com/about-renton-washington/

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.

Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact Sjacobs@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.