The Economic Development & Planning Department is seeking a Chief Plan Review Analyst who will work in the Building Safety Division. This position will serve as advisor and secretary to the Building Board of Appeals, which will include reviewing site plans for additions and new buildings to ensure mechanical systems are in compliance with the Building Code. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to use their knowledge of modern architecture and structural design. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional growth and educational opportunities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING:
- Must be registered or meet eligibility requirements in accordance with Public Act #407 of 2016 for registration as a Plan Reviewer and make application for provisional registration for this title within thirty (30) days of notification of selection for this position. Registration as a Plan Reviewer must be retained for the entire course of employment in this position.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
- Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or related field; AND
- Four (4) years of experience as a plan reviewer or performing architectural and building design work.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- International Code Council certification as a Building Plans Examiner preferred.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Supervises trains and evaluates subordinate plan reviewers
- Visually examines all plans for building permits to ensure compliance with applicable codes and works directly with contractors and other parties to make needed corrections prior to issuing building permits
- Performs liaison work with Building Safety personnel, other City employees, and outside architects, engineers, contractors and a variety of agencies having an interest in a specific project.
- Provides code related information to the public, governmental agencies and other interested parties in person at the service counter, over the telephone and through the mail.
- Prepares written reports regarding plan review activities using personal computer with Word processing software requiring finger dexterity on a standard keyboard and the ability to read information off a video display screen.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
