Plan Review Specialist, Sr - Zoning
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Posting: Open Until Filled Salary: $88,493.00 General
Description and Classification Standards The purpose of this job is
to review construction plans to ensure compliance with regulatory
codes, ordinances, and laws. Duties include, but are not limited
to: approving building plans and specifications; assisting
architects and developers with building code conformation;
answering inquiries regarding construction materials and
procedures; explaining departmental procedures; and processing
paperwork. Supervision Received Work independently or in teams,
reporting to the Assistant Director. Essential Duties &
Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this
position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned. May perform other duties
as assigned. Duties and responsibilities include, but or not
limited to: approving building plans and specifications that comply
with city codes and regulations regarding structural adequacy, life
safety, and fire emergency exit configuration. Assisting a high
volume of architects, engineers, developers, and customers in
conformity to building code regulations. Providing services at a
public counter to answer questions and approve plans, answering
inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures.
Explaining departmental procedures to customers in order to
facilitate permit issuance; directing customers to appropriate
divisions for requested services. Maintaining accurate records,
files of plans, plan review status and work performed. Offers
suggestions and direct or participates as a member of a work team.
Administrative Duties Evaluates and approves building plans and
specifications that comply with city codes and regulations
regarding zoning, structural adequacy, life safety, and fire
emergency exit configuration. Researches projects and gathers
information from architectural and engineering manuals, building
and life safety codes, and governmental regulations. Interpersonal
Relations: Confers with architects and engineers to acquire
information necessary to assess building. Assists architects,
engineers, developers, homeowners, and public in voluntary
conformity to building code regulations. Answers inquiries from
customers in office and over telephone regarding construction
methods, procedures, and materials used. Explains departmental
procedures to customers in order to facilitate permit issuance;
directs customers to appropriate divisions for requested services.
Marginal Job Functions Performs other related duties as required.
Administrative Duties: Prepares periodic updates in the City---s
database regarding plans review and other issues. Communication:
Confers with supervisor, Inspectors, contractors, the general
public and others regarding code interpretations, and related
issues. Problem Identification and Solution: Studies, interprets,
and ensures Building codes are adhered to in buildings designs.
Decision Making Follows standardized procedures, building code
regulations and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Applies organizational policies and codes. Leadership Provided
Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns,
temporary employees, etc. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge
of established building and construction codes and regulations.
Knowledge of building construction procedures and methods as
required in the performance of duties Knowledge of the terminology
used within the department Ability to compile, organize, prepare,
and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information.
Ability to communicate with supervisors and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to perform the
mathematical calculations required by the job. Ability to utilize
and understand computer applications and techniques required by the
job. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments
and work activities. Ability to comprehend and apply regulations
and procedures of the department. Ability to work under a minimum
degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention
to detail and tight deadlines.
Keywords: City of Atlanta, Athens , Plan Review Specialist, Sr - Zoning, Other , Atlanta, Georgia
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