Plans Reviewer

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Buildings (DOB), Office of Construction and Building Standards. The mission of DOB is to protect the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors, and advance the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and code enforcement. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing building permit applications, design plans and verify compliance with all District of Columbia Building Code thereby protecting the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with all facets of the DOB Permitting Program, including program development, maintenance, and plan review. Reviews project plans, drawings, specifications, and other construction documents for compliance, as applicable, with the District of Columbia Building Construction Codes, both manually and electronically. Conducts a technical review of building permit application drawings and supporting documents to ensure compliance with the District of Columbia Construction Codes.  

Prepares reports for customers detailing any non-compliant building codes identified during plan reviews. Compiles and maintains weekly and monthly management reports on plan reviews, documenting customer interactions, including issues and solutions as well as a list of potential problem projects and any requested subject specific reports. Collaborates with colleagues and managers, as well as other relevant agencies within the District of Columbia Government, to assist customers in obtaining building permits. 

Qualifications and Education

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression

Licenses and Certifications

International Code Council (ICC) certification in one or more plan review disciplines. In lieu of ICC Certifications, five years of building code-based construction and appropriate ICC Certifications for assigned plan review disciplines attained within 18 months of date of hire.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Duration of Appointment:  Career Service- Reg Appt

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-12

Promotion Potential: None

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE 2725 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Position Designation: The incumbents of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability. This position is designated as Security Sensitive.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,  pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.