City of Columbia

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Planning, Development, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction, or related field.. Licenses or CertificationsFor building plan review, must be a Licensed Architect, Professional Engineer, or International Code Council (ICC) Certified Plans Examiner or able to receive certification within one year of hire.. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of:Hardware and software applications such as Microsoft Office, GIS, ArcMap, AutoCAD, and EnerGov. Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to Stream Buffer Ordinance, Unified Development Code (UDC), city specifications and ordinances, and Missouri Standards for Property Boundary Surveying.. Principles and practices of building construction, including land surveying concepts and techniques.. This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.

reviewer

Job Description Summary The purpose of this job is to review plans, proposals, and specifications and ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and state and federal guidelines. Administers city’s permitting process; reviews permit applications and associated documents for accuracy and completeness, documents deficiencies, and facilitates meetings with stakeholders to address code-related concerns. Maintains and tracks status for assigned projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description Reviews and evaluates proposed plans and specification blueprints to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations; identifies and addresses deficiencies in plans and structures. Facilitates meetings and responds to questions from property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and architects regarding adopted codes and ordinances.Coordinates, processes, and manages commercial permit applications. Computes square footage, valuation, and fees for approved permits.Performs administrative duties.Reviews current trends and developments in construction. Researches and interprets codes and ordinances; evaluates and recommends improvements to new codes and ordinance adoption.Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations. Fiscal Responsibility Position has limited fiscal responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures. Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Planning, Development, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction, or related field. 3 to 5 years’ experience in planning, development, construction, or related field.Licenses or CertificationsFor building plan review, must be a Licensed Architect, Professional Engineer, or International Code Council (ICC) Certified Plans Examiner or able to receive certification within one year of hire.Valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of:Hardware and software applications such as Microsoft Office, GIS, ArcMap, AutoCAD, and EnerGov. Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to Stream Buffer Ordinance, Unified Development Code (UDC), city specifications and ordinances, and Missouri Standards for Property Boundary Surveying.Principles and practices of building construction, including land surveying concepts and techniques.Skill in:Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.Conducting land record research.Compiling, organizing, interpreting, and communicating data and results concisely.Reading and interpreting architectural and engineering plans.Ability to:Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Provide high levels of effective customer service.Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.Train employees.Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.Focus on tasks. Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment:Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or OftenOutdoor environment – SometimesConstruction site – SometimesVehicle – SometimesRight of way environment – SometimesExposures:Individuals who are hostile or irate The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hours/Days 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F. Occasional work outside these hours. Starting Salary $27.08 - $34.05/hr (Minimum - Midpoint) Commensurate w/Training and Experience Pay Grade 109 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 07/16/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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