Plan Examiner Specialist 1
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce that iscommitted to providing exemplary service to the Citys residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
The Plan Examiner Specialist 1 provides primary service towalk-in customers seeking building permits certificates of occupancy orinformation on the City of Milwaukee building and zoning codes.
Plan Examination
- Examine and approve plans and permit applications for the construction or installation of architectural and related mechanical systems pursuant to State and City codes and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Review approve and process applications for certificates of occupancy.
- Review and process applications for zoning statements.
- Prepare referrals of applications for proposed projects and uses that require approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Standards and Appeals Commission.
- Maintain permit records to provide uniform workflow processing from plan review to issuance of permits promptly.
- Seek ways to improve departmental efficiency such as reducing the time required to review approve and process records.
Customer Service
- Provide timely professional and courteous customer service by responding to customer inquiries in-person over the telephone and via email regarding the building and zoning code and the development and permitting process.
- Coordinate the issuance of permits with other City departments and governmental agencies.
- Explain departmental procedures and the applicability of codes and ordinances to customers.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
- Must be able to perform light physical work including lifting and moving objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
- Must comply with the departmental dress code.
- Must be able to work in an office environment daily.
- Bachelors degree in architecture engineering building construction urban planning or a related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
Fouryearsof experience as a building construction/trades inspector construction superintendent contractor or journey-level carpenter. - State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) certification as aUDC ConstructionInspector and UDC HVAC Inspector within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
OR
State of Wisconsin DSPScertificationas aConstruction Inspectorwithintwelvemonths of employment and throughout employment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may alsobe considered.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process before extending any joboffers.
- Current certification as a UDC Construction Inspector UDC HVAC Inspector and a Commercial Building Inspector.
Technical
- Knowledge of the building and construction field including the materials methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of dwellings and other buildings to ensure the safety of the public.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as state statutes codes ordinances and technical publications.
- Ability to read and interpret technical plans blueprints drawings models and maps.
- Ability to evaluate plans to ascertain whether they comply with building and zoning code regulations.
- Ability to use job-specific computer applications such as the Land Management System (LMS) and standard programs such as spreadsheets databases and word processing.
- Ability to learn retain and apply work rules practices and policies.
Communication and Customer Service
- Ability to serve customers in a courteous professional and calm manner whether that is on the phone or in person.
- Interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues City managers and officials representatives of outside agencies and the public.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity; ability to work cooperatively effectively and fairly with co-workers and customers whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
- Written communication skills including the ability to write error-free correspondence and reports.
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse individuals regarding inquiries about projects.
- Active listening skills and patience.
Judgment and Planning
- Critical thinking skills to resolve complex issues and implement solutions daily.
- Ability to effectively plan work manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to self-reflect to improve required skill sets and efficiency in performance continuously.
- Commitment to serving the public and representing the department honestly and with professionalism.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently.
- Organizational skills and the ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining accurate and detailed records.
The current salary range (Pay Range 7FN) for is$72678-$83043annuallyand the residency incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is$75585-$86364.Appointmentabove the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and otherqualifications and is subject to approval.
Benefits
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATE- The selection process will beheld as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs have been applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative dates or times for the selectionprocess. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the jobselection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. EEO 201 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.
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