Salary: $34.52 - $46.04 Hourly

Location : Lincoln, NE

Job Type: Full time/probationary or status

Job Number: 202400587

Department: Building and Safety Department

Division: Building Services

Opening Date: 08/23/2024

Closing Date: 9/8/2024 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

At Building and Safety, we are committed to ensuring the safety, compliance, and excellence of commercial building projects. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and dedication to upholding the highest standards in construction and building regulations. Join our team of experts and make an impact on the built environment in our community.

We are seeking a detail oriented and knowledgeable person to review and approve plans for new construction, renovations, additions, and other commercial building projects. The successful candidate's primary role will be ensuring that all building plans comply with all applicable local, state, and federal building codes and regulations and zoning regulations.

Other responsibilities related to the primary role include but are not limited to:

Communicate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide guidance on code compliance.
Prepare detailed reports and documentation of plan reviews and findings.
Collaborate with building inspectors to address any issues or discrepancies that arise during construction.
Stay current with changes to building codes, standards, and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field with significant experience in building design and/or construction and have a firm understanding of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council (ICC). Knowledge of the International Energy Efficiency Code published by ICC would also be preferred.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive, competitive salary and performance-based incentives; health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with company match; paid time off and holidays; and opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field with two years of experience in building design work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees may be required to possess the following depending on the position to which assigned.

Must have certification as a Building Plans Examiner or Fire Plans Examiner as sponsored by the International Code Council or Certified Fire Plan Examiner as sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association within six (6) months of employment.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

30 days of Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

$70,000 of Life Insurance

$1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:
- Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Allstate Voluntary Plans
- Supplemental Term Life
- Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 1. This application process is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied/pasted answers will not receive full credit.4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses will not receive full credit.5. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to on this questionnaire must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit.6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

Acknowledge

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Indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following: (check all that apply)

Architecture
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Related Field (Specify below)
None

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If related field, please specify.

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Indicate if you have a degree in one of the fields listed in Question 2.

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

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Do you have experience in commercial building design work?

No experience
Yes, less than 6 months experience
Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
Yes, 2 to 4 years experience
Yes, more than 4 years experience

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do you have experience reviewing architectural and engineering plans to ensure that specific building code requirements have been met?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Indicate if you currently have one of the following registrations.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Professional Engineer
Professional Architect
None

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If yes, please list your registration/license number and the state.

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Are you currently certified as a Plans Examiner in the International Building Code?

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If yes, please list certificate number.

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I understand that as a condition of my employment, i must obtain certification as a Plans Examiner within six (6) months of employment.

I understand

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Do you have experience performing building code research and design work?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do you have experience performing commercial building construction work?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do you have experience working with Handicapped Accessibility Codes?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do you have experience working with the Fair Housing Act?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do yo have experience working with Life Safety Codes?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do you have experience in the investigation of structural failure?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do you have experience working with commercial zoning codes?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do you have experience with Accela?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do yo have experience with Project Dox?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

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Do you have other computer experience?

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If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience.

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If yes, please describe you experience including the types of applications and software used.

Required Question

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE jobs

Plans Review Engineer