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Greene County, OH

Plans Examiner

Greene County, OH, Xenia, Ohio, United States, 45385


Salary :

$75,233.60 - $105,310.40 Annually

Location :

Xenia, OH

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

23-00160

Department:

Building Regulations

Opening Date:

12/01/2023

Closing Date:

Continuous

Description

The advanced level class works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of Ohio Administrative and Revised Codes for construction or alterations; familiarity with other related codes and reference standards for reviewing architectural and engineering plans to determine compliance with Ohio State Basic Building codes.

Normal Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:30pm.

Posted until filled. Duties/Responsibilities

Examines & reviews plans, specifications, drawings of buildings, structures & alterations or changes to be made in existing structures of commercial & residential construction; evaluates proposed building plans to ensure that proposed construction complies with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, environmental, floor hazard, energy, handicap requirements & related codes.

Researches codes & ordinances; researches problems & complaints regarding commercial & residential buildings, building construction & code compliance; responds to complex & sensitive building issues regarding complaints involving commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Keeps current on code requirements & new developments in architectural & engineering fields through reading technical journals & coursework.

Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding applicable Building Codes requirements for design professionals, architects, engineers, developers, property owners, contractors & other interested parties. Visits construction sites when necessary to resolve problems.

Represents department in hearings before the Board of Building Appeals; provides necessary details to explain justifications for disapproval actions.

Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field; valid Ohio Driver's License.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: State of Ohio Registration as an Architect or Engineer; Ohio State Board of Building Standards Certification as a Class II Plans Examiner.

Supplemental Information

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Predictable and regular attendance is required.

Exposed to dirt, odor &/or adverse weather. Travel may be required.

Stooping, crouching, reaching, repetitive motion. Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: While Ohio has approved medical and recreational marijuana, the law does not require employers to permit or accommodate an employee's use, possession, or distribution of marijuana. Greene County is a drug-free workplace. Employees are required to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding drug-free workplaces and while working for the County, will be required to follow the County's drug-free workplace policy. Employees cannot work under the influence of, purchase, transfer, sell, manufacture, deliver, dispense, use, or possess illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana (medical or recreational), or misuse/abuse prescription drugs in any way.

There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent and some part-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans.

The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.

NOTE:

Employees who are non-permanent, seasonal, intermittent, part-time scheduled for less than 60 hours per pay period, and external interim, are not benefit eligible.

01

County Driver Eligibility Standard: Do you have 3 or more moving violations in the past 3 years?

Yes No

02

County Driver Eligibility Standard: Do you have a suspended license?

Yes No

03

Do you have a current State of Ohio Registration as an Architect or Engineer?

Yes No

04

Do you have a current, State of Ohio Board of Building Standards Certification as a Class II Plans Examiner?

Yes No

Required Question