Structural Plan Review Supervisor

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to supervise the day-to-day operations and staff involved in reviewing building construction plans and issuing related permits.

Essential Functions

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: develops and monitors work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to the Division Manager and other County administrators as requested.

Supervises the receipt, review, and analysis and receives, reviews, and analyzes routine and complex building site and construction plans and architectural drawings submitted for permit to determine compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances: reviews and analyzes code compliance of mechanical systems, electrical systems, fire suppression systems, and gas/fuel installations, and related systems; receives applications and coordinates plan reviews for small additions, minor alterations, and repairs or existing structures; approves or rejects construction plans as appropriate; calculates development fees; and forwards permits and approved plans to contractors.

Supervises the issuance of and issues permits for approved building permit applications and Certificates of Occupancies; maintains daily logs of work activities: prepares and scans files; enters information into database; monitors permitting deadlines; and notifies permit holder of renewal requirements.

Provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements: discusses problem areas with property owners and contractors; makes safety suggestions and recommends solutions to problems; and responds to questions or complaints concerning building codes or code violations.

Interprets, administers and enforces the provisions of applicable local, state, and federal building and development codes: researches code-related issues in code books as needed; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Oversees the maintenance of records of all plans review activities: ensures the preparation, submittal, and filing of inspection reports, permits, building plans, and other relevant documents.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, or related field required; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in structural plan review; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess certification from International Code Council as a Plans Examiner within six months of hire.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.