Plan Review Examiner II
The City of Saint Paul Department of Safety & Inspections is hiring an individual to perform advanced level technical work in the examination of residential, commercial, and industrial building plans and the interpretation of codes, laws, and regulations related to building construction.
Here’s what you can expect to do:
- Review routine to complex design plans, perform calculations, and conduct onsite inspections to ensure consistency of projects with the approved plans.
- Determine compliance with federal and state laws; City codes, ordinances, permits and licenses; related property and use; and the safeguard of public health and safety, and right of way regulations.
- Address concerns and resolve complaints from architects, builders, contractors, and the public.
- Issue building permits upon completion of the plan review.
- For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements:
Requirements may be met by one of the following options:
- An Associate's Degree in Construction Management or similar degree and two years of experience performing plan reviews/code reviews on commercial projects to include high rise and licensed facilities, schools, mixed use, or multi-family projects. Must obtain and maintain state certification as a certified Building Official within one year of employment.
- Four years of experience performing plan reviews/code reviews on commercial projects to include high rise and licensed facilities, schools, mixed use, multi-family projects. Must obtain and maintain state certification as a certified Building Official within one year of employment.
- Certification as a MN Building Official, ICC commercial Building Plans Examiner certification and two years of experience performing plan reviews/code reviews on commercial projects to include high rise and licensed facilities, schools, mixed use, or multi-family projects.
How to Apply:
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume - please ensure your vacancy related experience is documented
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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process:
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments. You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.
Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a drug test and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.