Residential Plans Examiner

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue is currently seeking aResidential Entry Level Building Plans Examiner who possesses single-family residential plan review experience. Development Services is a multi-department line of business that offers one-stop shopping for general information and the permits needed for development activity in Bellevue. We are code compliance officers engineers finance analysts inspectors planners plans examiners permit technicians and support staff from the Development Services Fire Transportation and Utilities departments. As a Residential Building Plans Examiner you will review and evaluate building plans and specifications to ensure the proposed construction complies with local state and national building accessibility energy and related codes.

• Reviews and evaluates less-complex building plans to ensure that proposed construction complies with building energy and related codes.
• Applies valuations and permit costs to new projects based on codes regulations and policies.
• Provides customer service to the public on general code and permitting requirements.
• Coordinates activities with building official inspectors planners engineers fire inspectors and other agency staff.
• Performs research on codes and ordinances as assigned to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding residential buildings building construction and code compliance.
• Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of approved plans.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Plans Examiner Entry works under the direct supervision of the Building Review Supervisor.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies

• General knowledge of building energy and other construction codes adopted by the City of Bellevue and Washington State.
• Skill in applying knowledge of national state and local building codes zoning codes and land use regulations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors developers architects engineers owners and the general public.
• Ability to read and understand complicated plans and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university.
• One or more years of professional related experience in the construction industry or related areas.
• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• ICC Residential Plans Examiner or ICC Plans Examiner certification required within two years of hire.

This is a full-time union position represented by Teamsters Local 763: .

Flexible/Hybrid Working:The City is implementing a flexible/hybrid work policy that will allow staff to work remotely. Remote work for this position is subject to departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Once hired employees must reside in the State of Washington.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment 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 the essential functions.

• Work involves walking; talking; hearing; using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb balance bend stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions in wet and/or humid conditions in high precarious places near moving mechanical parts near fumes airborne particles and/or toxic or caustic chemicals or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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