CONSTRUCTION PLANS EXAMINER (STRUCTURAL ENGINEER)



Job Details

CONSTRUCTION PLANS EXAMINER (STRUCTURAL ENGINEER)
Employer

Arlington County

Salary

$68,016.00 - $103,958.40 Annually

Location

Arlington *METRO-accessible*, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5322-18C-PHD-HQ

Department

Community Planning, Housing and Development

Division

CPHD Inspection Services

Opening Date

03/16/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Information

Arlington County's Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) is seeking a senior level technical and administrative employee to work under the direction of the Building Official and Field Services Manager. The employee will be responsible for monitoring projects and reviewing reports from Special Inspection agencies during building construction regarding compliance with Arlington County Special Inspection program requirements. This position has a career ladder up to $103,958.40 with satisfactory performance of senior level requirements and certification in two or more plan review specialty areas.

Specific duties include:

  • Reviewing development and monitoring construction documents for compliance with the International Building Code, and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code;
  • Interpreting and enforcing codes, regulations and ordinances;
  • Reviewing building plans for Multi-family Residential, Commercial and High-Rise structures;
  • Performing daily field inspections in order to monitor and verify that ongoing construction is in compliance with Building Codes;
  • Providing code consultation services to builders, developers, engineers, property owners, architects and other governmental agencies;
  • Attending state sponsored code update meetings;
  • Representing the Division and the County at meetings and public hearings; and
  • Physically transporting building plans to various work locations.
Assignments require analytical thinking and are performed in accordance with accepted code standards and applicable legal ordinances and regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Considerable knowledge of applicable codes, statutes, regulations, and computer applications, and ability to apply modern principles and practices of the engineering/technical field;
  • Skill in negotiating agreements with engineers, developers, contractors, and governmental professionals to bring about compliance with applicable permitting, engineering, and code requirements;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among staff, community representatives, and representatives from other jurisdictions, and the ability to work effectively as a team participant;
  • Ability to acquire the knowledge of the legal mandates which define/limit the public service mission of the division and department; and
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Selection Criteria

Minimum: A two-year (Associate's) degree or technical school program equivalent to 60 college level semester hours in a field related to Architecture, Engineering (structural or civil); plus extensive experience in a discipline related to building structure/engineering.

Substitution:

  • Completion of the requirements for graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering related to area of specialization may substitute for the Associates Degree and some of the required experience.
  • Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Desirable: Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, engineering (structural or civil) or a discipline related to building structure/engineering is preferred;
  2. Experience with the International Code Council (ICC) codes in commercial (and/or high rise) building design, construction or plan review;
  3. ICC or Virginia State certification & a building inspector and building plans examiner and/or
  4. Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Professional Engineer with specialty in structural engineering.

Special Requirements

  1. PHYSICAL CONDITION: Must be in good physical condition to conduct daily field inspections and to lift 50 - 70 pounds of related work documents and equipment.
  2. Employee MUST take the Virginia Code Academy Core Training Module, Plan Review Structural, and Plan Review Non-Structural Training Modules, and must successfully pass the Virginia State Building Plans Examiner examination within one year from the initial date of employment or possess Virginia Building Plans Examiner certification at time of employment.
  3. Applicant must obtain, by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence and the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Additional Information

This position is part of a career program that establishes developmental requirements and certifications in additional plan review specialty areas. Entry salary is based on a review of qualifications and experience. Position may be filled at a level I or level II based on qualifications and appropriate certifications.

This is a 40 hour a week position with flexible hours generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.

Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.


Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.

Health and Dental Insurance: Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.

Life Insurance: A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.

Retirement: The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:  a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).  The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.  You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.  General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to this plan. 

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.  The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.  New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.


Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.


Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.


Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.  They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. 

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments: 
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01
What is your highest level of education?
  • High School or equivalent
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree in a field related to Architecture, Engineering (structural or civil)
  • Bachelor's Degree in a field related to Architecture, Engineering (structural or civil)
  • Master's Degree in a field related to Architecture, Engineering (structural or civil)
02
How much experience do you have in architecture or civil/structural engineering related to building construction?
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months but less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more
03
How much experience do you have as a Structural Engineer Plans Reviewer, or closely related area?
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months but less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more
04
Please check which of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Certificates you have obtained.
  • None
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Engineer in Training (E.I.T.)
  • Architect
  • Other (list below)
05
Please check which of the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development certificates you have obtained.
  • None
  • Commercial Building Inspector
  • Building Plan Examiner
  • Other (list below)
06
Please check which of the International Code Council (ICC) Certificates you have obtained.
  • None
  • Building General
  • Building Plan Review
  • Other (list below)
07
Please list other related certifications you have.
08
Please describe your experience applying ICC codes in commercial buildings.

* Required Question

Employer
Arlington County
Address
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Phone
703-228-3500

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