Building Official - Plan Reviewer 3

Job Description

destinationone Consulting is working with City of Maple Ridge, BC on a search for a Building Official - Plan Reviewer - 3.

Nature and Scope of Work

This is specialized technical and administrative work in reviewing plans and specifications accompanying applications for buildings regulated under Part 3 of the BC Building Code and applicable codes, acts, bylaws, standards and regulations.

The focus of the work is larger and more complex buildings such as hospitals, schools, assembly and high rise residential and mixed use buildings.

• An incumbent of this class provides technical information and assistance to property owners, contractors, engineers, architects and other municipal staff on matters related to the application;
• discusses plans, proposed projects and non conformance issues with applicants and others as required; clarifies problem areas;

aids in finding solutions to areas of non-compliance; interprets and explains Codes, bylaws and regulations and makes recommendations for revisions.

An incumbent also assists with coordinating the processing of building permit applications through City departments and assists with work at a Plan Reviewer 1 and 2 level.

Work is performed under minimal supervision and considerable independent judgment and action is exercised in the technical aspects of the work and in the interpretation of the Code and regulations.

Unusual or policy matters are discussed with a superior who also reviews performance on the basis of the quality and consistency of the service provided to the department and external clients.

Illustrative Examples of Work

Reviews plans accompanying applications for permits to construct, alter or make additions to Part 3 complex assembly, industrial, institutional, commercial and residential buildings and structures to ensure that proposals comply with the BC Building Code and applicable codes, acts, bylaws, standards and regulations, fire prevention and life safety requirements;

and provides support in reviewing Part 9 applications including single family dwellings, accessory buildings, signs and other permit types.

• Provides customer service on a wide variety of topics in the construction and development industry; discusses plans, proposed projects and non conformance issues with applicants, property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, building inspectors and fire department staff as required;
• clarifies problem areas; interprets and explains applicable sections of the BC Building Code, City regulations and bylaws;

makes suggestions and discusses possibilities to revise plans for conformance; and discusses more complex issues and technical matters with a superior.

• Provides assistance to departmental staff engaged in plan review matters and participates in the development of departmental and inspection staff in matters related to interpretation of the BC Building Code, practices and policies.
• Assists in coordinating the processing of applications through relevant City departments to ensure that the necessary approvals and recommendations are obtained in a timely fashion and liaises with relevant departments to facilitate the process.
• Liaises with City inspection staff and contractors during building construction regarding Code interpretations, substitutability and equivalency of building materials;

processes revisions to approved plans; and assist inspection staff on project sites as required.

• Assists with the work of one or more Plan Reviewer 1's and 2’s as required; and performs work at the Plan Reviewer 1, 2 and 3 level.
• Prepares reports and maintains correspondence, files, records and reports related to the work in accordance with the City’s records management protocol.
• Performs other related technical and administrative work as required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the applicable sections of the BC Building Code, applicable bylaws, acts, codes, standards and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of building construction and materials.
• Working knowledge of the British Columbia Fire Code and Fire Services Act.
• Ability to read plans and drawings, to interpret and apply the BC Building Code and City regulations and bylaws and to suggest corrections and changes where required.
• Ability to interpret and apply the BC Building Code, Bylaws, regulations, and City planning guidelines and policies and to effectively explain same to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to coordinate the processing of applications through relevant City departments to ensure the timely completion of same and to liaise with said departments to facilitate same.
• Ability to deal effectively with owners, contractors, tradesmen, engineers, architects and others and to use sound judgement in impartially, tactfully and firmly enforcing bylaws, standards and regulations related to building construction.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications skills and to facilitate, mediate, network, research, analyze and resolve issues.
• Ability to liaise with City inspection staff and contractors during building construction regarding Code interpretations, substitutability and equivalency of building materials.
• Ability to participate in the review of policies and bylaws.
• Ability to assist inspection staff on project sites as required.
• Ability to prepare reports, records and correspondence related to the work in accordance with City record management protocol.
• Ability to work with data management systems and related computer programs.
• Ability to perform work at a Plan Reviewer 1, 2 and 3 level.

Desirable Training and Experience

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a Certificate in Building Technology from an Institute of Technology, graduation with a Diploma in Building Technology preferred, plus considerable related experience in the building construction industry, design industry, or municipal field, preferably as a Plan Reviewer;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Required Licences, Certificates and Registrations
• BOABC Level 3 Qualification.
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC.
• Driver's Licence for Province of British Columbia.

destinationone Consulting is a full-service recruitment firm specializing in the permanent placement of professionals on hybrid contingency, subscription or retained-search basis.

Our mission is to be the leading Recruitment Service in North America as a dynamic, world-class organization. To accomplish our mission, we aim to be a high-quality and trustworthy service provider in the market by creating innovative ideas to deliver customized and personalized solutions in order to achieve maximum client and candidate satisfaction.

We know that finding a meaningful and rewarding job can be a long journey.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an updated resume in MS Word Format.

Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those applicants whose skill set match our requirements will be contacted.

Thank you for Applying.

Requirements

Requirements Thorough knowledge of principles and practices related to the trades inspectional field of responsibility. Thorough knowledge of the relevant municipal bylaws and provincial regulations, codes and standards.

Considerable knowledge of the departmental policies, procedures and practices related to the work. Ability to understand, interpret and apply the BC Building Code, bylaws, regulations, plans and specifications, to recognize technical requirements and to suggest changes and corrections as required.

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate staff. Ability to read, understand and interpret plans and specifications;

recognize technical requirements and suggest and enforce changes or corrections as required. Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions pertaining to structural stability of buildings.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to enforce regulations and codes with fairness, impartiality and good judgement.

Ability to assist in developing policies and procedures and to prepare a variety of reports related to the work.