PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT

invites applications for the position of:

FIRE PROTECTION /

CONSTRUCTION PLANS REVIEWER (FIRE) / G15

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary: $55,263.00 - $93,814.50 Annually Location: Prince William County, VA Job Type: Full-Time (PF) Department: FIRE & RESCUE Job Number: 201203405 Closing: 2/9/2017 11:59 PM Eastern

Introduction

The PWCDFR Fire Marshal's office is responsible for fire prevention in new and existing

construction and is seeking a Plan Reviewer to perform difficult technical work

reviewing fire suppression plans for compliance with state building and fire codes. Work

requires knowledge and experience in the principles and practices of fire protection

systems and plan review. Position reviews fire protection plans in the process of

construction, alteration or repair for compliance; answers questions from private citizens,

contractors and builders, makes reports, prepares technical letters, and keeps records

regarding plans and specifications reviewed. Provides review comments specific to code

requirements; conducts pre-design and comment review meetings with architects,

engineers and owners to ensure adherence to state building and fire codes, and serves as

liaison to the public on code questions and stays abreast of current code updates,

interpretations and accepted practices in the building trade.

PREFERRED SKILLS One or more years of Fire protection systems plans review experience, preferred.

NOTE: The selected candidate will be required to have a valid driver's license and

must pass a DMV records check and pre-employment background check.

ENTRY SALARY: $55,263.00 - $ 74,548.50/yr.

General Definition of Work, Typical tasks, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The statements in this class specification are intended to describe the general nature and

level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are

not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills

required of personnel so classified.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs difficult technical work reviewing construction plans for compliance with state

building code; work involves review of construction compliance codes, which is specific

to mechanical, plumbing, electrical and/or building module.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Building Construction Review

Branch Chief.

TYPICAL TASKS:

GENERAL:

Ensures code compliance for specific building modules or fire modules related to job

assignments;

Reviews construction drawings and specifications to ensure that proposed commercial

and residential construction projects conform to requirements of state building codes;

Reviews permitted construction documents for commercial, industrial and public

construction;

Reviews construction documents and commercial plans to ensure compliance;

Performs related calculations to determine compliance of design with code;

Prepares material evaluations for building official related to specific building

construction modules;

Maintains accurate records and files on all plans and specifications reviewed;

Provides review comments specific to code requirements;

Conducts pre-design meetings with architects, engineers and owners to ensure adherence

to requirements, and serve as liaison to the public on building code questions;

Discusses and clarifies review comments with project architects;

Prepares technical reports and letters on plans reviewed and inspections performed;

Testifies in court on building code-related matters;

Stays abreast of current code updates, interpretations and accepted practices in the

building trade.

BUILDING OR FIRE:

Reviews building plans or fire protection system plans in the process of construction,

alteration or repair for compliance with building codes;

Checks quality of materials and methods of construction;

Investigates building complaints or fire code related complaints and conditions of

buildings where fires have occurred;

Makes inspections of existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or

improper uses;

Approves final inspection certificates where construction is not being made in

compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials, issues stop-work orders if

necessary;

Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders, does basic plan

checking to determine compliance with codes;

Testifies in court on code violation cases;

Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.

ELECTRICAL:

Reviews electrical plans for new and existing wiring and electrical installations in

residence, business, public and other buildings for conformance with safety standards,

laws and ordinances;

Checks plans and workmanship to see that electrical work complies with ordinances and

regulations and recommends methods for improvement;

Investigates complaints of unsafe wiring;

Investigates condition of electrical installations in buildings where fires have occurred

and authorizes reconnection of service;

Advises electricians as to the proper location of incoming services and wiring centers;

Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed;

Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders regarding electrical

regulations;

Appears in court as a witness;

Reviews reports and correspondence and assists on new or difficult inspection problems

and makes inspections or re-inspections;

Receives complaints in regard to defective electrical work and personally disposes of the

more difficult enforcement problems;

Supervises the inspection of electrical installations during construction and the

examination of completed installations for workmanship and use of proper materials.

PLUMBING:

Studies relation of laws to new developments and recommends necessary revisions of

County ordinances;

Reviews plans and specifications for proposed plumbing installations to assure that

pertinent codes and ordinances have been followed;

Reviews report and correspondence assist on new or difficult inspectional problems and

makes inspections or re-inspections;

Studies reaction of laws to new developments and recommends necessary revision of

Court ordinances;

Makes detailed check of plans and specifications for proposed plumbing installations to

assure that pertinent codes and ordinances have been rigidly followed;

Reviews plans for plumbing installations during construction and the examination of

completed installations for workmanship and use of proper materials;

Receives complaints in regard to defective plumbing and reviewing difficult enforcement

problems;

Responds to customer complaints and advises as to corrective action required;

Appears in court as a witness;

Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.

MECHANICAL:

Reviews mechanical (HVAC) plans for all buildings, new gas piping systems, and energy

compliance;

Examines plans, specifications and materials for new and remodeling of various

heating/cooling systems for compliance with the Mechanical Code and issuance of

permits;

Checks installation and vents of hot water equipment such as automatic gas heaters,

automatic electric heaters and other devices designed for domestic use;

Assists and advises contractors on the IRC/IMC mechanical regulations;

Receives complaints in regard to defective mechanical installation and advises corrective

solutions;

Makes detailed check of plans and specifications for proposed mechanical installations to

assure that pertinent codes and ordinances have been rigidly followed;

Appears in court as a witness;

Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.

Reviews plans for compliance to the Uniform Statewide Building code.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building plans or fire protection

system plans and specifications for industrial and commercial projects for compliance in

a specific building construction module; thorough knowledge of electrical, mechanical,

plumbing, architectural, and fire codes; thorough knowledge of construction plans

review, materials, methods of construction, and state code requirements; ability to

communicate effectively both orally and in writing with designers and contractors.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate Degree in

engineering in a related field; and 2-3 years construction code experience in building,

electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire; or certification by a recognized national

professional association for Construction Code Inspectors as a Plans Examiner or Plans

Inspector in a specific code.

Special Requirements:

Must pass DMV record check;

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Effective November 16, 2005:

Must become certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Technical Assistant to the

Building Official within 18 months of employment

The above change is in accordance with Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide

Building Code, the Virginia Construction Code, 2003 Edition and effective November

16, 2005, Section 105.2.2 Certification of Technical Assistants.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.pwcgov.org/jobs

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

4380 Ridgewood Center Drive

Woodbridge, VA 22192