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Plans Review Specialist II - Residential Building and/or Zoning Plans Examiner

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Requirements

  • Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
  • Experience reviewing and examining construction documents for conformance with either building code or zoning code regulations
  • For applicants with a building code background:
  • Certification from the International Code Council as a Residential Plans Examiner or Building Plans Examiner
  • Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, Inspections, or Construction Project Management
  • For applicants with a planning or zoning code background:
  • Experience in Planning, Architecture, or Engineering
  • Proficient with using

Benefits

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $31.33 - $43.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocation & ScheduleThe City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office at the Webb Municipal Building (201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202).Who We Are & What You'll DoSpecifically, as the Plans Review Specialist II, you will:Review a wide range of building and/or zoning permit applications for the construction of one- and two-family residential buildings and associated accessory structures.Conduct zoning and building records research to verify zone lots, and existing permitted uses and structures.Generate plan review notices (comment letters) that clearly outline deficiencies in the permit application submittal and the corrections that are required to demonstrate compliance; comments should reference an applicable code and code section.Update the permitting system, Accela, according to department procedures and policies, including but not limited to creating and filling out permits, relating records, updating workflow, and invoicing fees.Interpret and explain a wide range of code requirements, permit application procedures, policies, and standards to the public, professional design consultants, project managers, contractors, city managers, and elected officials.Perform other related duties as assigned.Dental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off

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About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.


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