Combination Plan Review Specialist (Code Specialist II)

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Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.

Evaluates plans and associated documentation and performs related inspections for new construction and alterations to existing construction to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), County Code and related policies. Analyzes building systems and / or components using engineering principles and calculations to determine compliance with related design standards, manufacturers' specifications, and regulations. Serves as a subject matter expert regarding the application, interpretation, and development of the USBC. Provides mentoring and technical training on applicable codes and policies related to areas of expertise. Complies with LDS's safety program and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned to further the goals and objectives of the department. Continually seeks to expand knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study, or other methods of continuous learning. Participates in meetings, conferences, classes, and seminars to maintain technical proficiency. Complies with county, agency, and job specific training requirements, including but not limited to emergency management and safety-related courses. Position requires incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to drive to / from construction sites, offsite meetings, training and / or conferences. Works under the supervision of the Code Specialist III, Technical Services Branch, Building Division.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following :

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the industry being regulated such as engineering, architecture, urban planning, biological or environmental science, public administration, law enforcement, legal studies or a related field; plus two years of progressively more responsible complaint resolution and / or code enforcement experience in the industry being regulated.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

A valid motor vehicle driver's license.

• Residential Building Inspector -Required within 16 months
• Residential Electrical Inspector-Required within 16 months
• Residential Mechanical Inspector-Required within 16 months
• Residential Plumbing Inspector-Required within 16 months
• Commercial Building Inspector-Required within 16 months
• Commercial Electrical Inspector -Required within 16 months
• Commercial Mechanical Inspector-Required within 16 months
• Commercial Plumbing Inspector-Required within 16 months
• Any 2 of the following : Residential Building Plans Examiner, Commercial Building Plans Examiner, Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner, Commercial Electrical Plans Examiner, Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner-Required within 16 months

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is considered an Emergency Service Personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to bend, crawl, crouch, stoop, and work in tiring and uncomfortable conditions. Ability to climb step ladders and ladders up to 40 feet with required safety equipment. Ability to distinguish colors of wiring. Ability to lift / slide up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Ability to operate Key-Board driven equipment and use large platform monitors to review plans. Ability to perform sedentary tasks. Ability to work in adverse weather. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO / AA / TTY.

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