City of Springfield

BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW TECHNICIAN

Pay Grade: 123

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Bargaining Unit: OPEU

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Community Services Manager and the lead direction of the Building Safety Coordinator, reviews plans and applications, explains code requirements, issues permits and determines appropriate fees, provides information on construction activity, and performs other functions relating to licensing and code enforcement functions. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Provides information to Community Services Division customers regarding State and local building code requirements, to include the background and purpose of the codes.

2. Reviews information and determines the appropriate permit and fee, and/or inspection; collects permit fees when appropriate.

3. Discusses the plan review process with owners, contractors, and design professionals; reviews plans with applicants to ensure that all required information is included.

4. Provides assistance to customers by researching and retrieving information related to current or previous construction projects.

5. Participates in Development Review Committee meetings and provides recommendations for proposed construction projects; contributes to the development and update of division records that are a source of public information.

6. Interacts with local agencies, developers, consultants, other members of the community, and co-workers to obtain, distribute, and process relevant information.

7. May provide staff support for those division programs that include licensing and code enforcement.

8. Maintains records of program activity; submits reports as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the basic practices and procedures that evolved from State regulations for building safety; knowledge of Building Safety programs, to include permit issuance and plan review operations; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of conflict resolution methods; knowledge of the value of accurate data gathering, processing, and reporting; ability to interpret regulations, codes, and policies, and explain them to customers, co-workers, other agencies, and the general public; ability to provide satisfactory customer service in a wide range of situations; ability to use computers and software sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; ability to organize and update data and provide accurate, timely reports; ability to learn business licensing requirements and procedures; ability to interact harmoniously with customers, co-workers, other agencies, elected officials, and the general public.

Experience and Training

Completion, or equivalent, of two years of formal training/education in Building Codes or Construction Management, plus related work experience, typically four years in construction supervision or code enforcement. Additional education in architecture, engineering, or a related field, may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience, or any combination of experience, training, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Certification from the State of Oregon as a One and Two Family Dwelling Code Inspector or Plans Examiner.

Certification from the State of Oregon as an A-Level Structural Inspector, or the ability to obtain the certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.

A valid State of Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment.

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