The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

We are filling two vacancies for either a level I, II, or Senior Plans Examiner depending on qualifications.

HIRING RANGES

Plans Examiner I: $39.13 - $43.48/hour

Plans Examiner II: $43.02 - $47.80/hour

Senior Plans Examiner: $47.32 - $52.58/hour

Plans Examiner I Job Description

The Plans Examiner I position will work with Building Department staff to ensure safe and well-designed buildings are constructed within the City of Lakewood.  The primary responsibility of the Plans Examiner I is the review of residential structures for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with building codes and City standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supports and advances a non-bureaucratic culture of cooperation with private parties to accomplish building and development goals in a manner consistent with the intent of the building codes and ordinances adopted by the Citty of Lakewood.
• Provide plan review for all types of residential, commercial, and industrial projects and developments to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance to the adopted IRC, IBC and City Ordinances.
• Craft concise written input that communicates deficiencies and when appropriate, offers suggestions and strategies to meet the goals of both the designers and the City adopted codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with other development stakeholders including the City Planning and Zoning; Sustainability and Engineering groups as well as outside agencies such as West Metro Fire, the county Health Department and variety of water and sewer service providers to ensure comprehensive reviews and input that adds value to the project.
• Provides exceptional customer service with regards to professionalism, accuracy of information and reasonable response time when addressing inquiries from staff or the public via phone, email, or in person.
• Thoughtfully considers alternative approaches proposed by designers and builders that accomplish the purposes of the codes adopted by the City.
• Actively seeks out and accepts mentoring from experienced colleagues including Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, and the Building Official when questions arise or difficult and complex issues occur with contractors, architects, developers, or homeowners.
• Quickly assess incoming project submittals for completeness upon application.
• Display competent project management skills by tracking and coordinating projects through the building permit process.
• Enthusiastically maintains certifications with continuing code education and pursues professional advancement with acquisition of advanced ICC certifications.
• Must demonstrate performance excellence with respect to timelines, attendance, friendliness, responsiveness and contribution to the greater good of the team.
• Must be able to perform a variety of related tasks and duties as assigned to support the overall goals and success of the building department.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: from Building Official

Supervision Exercised: None

Mentoring Exercised: When Appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills including positive interactions with customers on the phone, in person or by email.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution skills using tact and diplomacy with all customers, internal and external who may be angry or frustrated.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with City staff and other outside agencies.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to read architectural plans, technical documents, and to comprehend, convey and enforce applicable codes and ordinances.
• Ability to self-manage your schedule and prioritize the work.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task project reviews based on values and objectives of the building department
• Ability to look for and suggest innovative methods by which to minimize plan review delays.
• Ability to transport to and from jobsites occasionally.

Technological Skills

• Ability to do basic math calculations.
• Ability to understand architectural and structural plans.
• A strong proficiency with computers and the associated software.
• A strong knowledge of Building Codes and construction methods.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Architectural or related associate or bachelor’s degree or similar academics preferred.

Experience

• No previous Plans Examination experience required.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Current ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification or obtained within 1 year
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record

Plans Examiner II Job Description

The Plans Examiner II position will collaborate with a wide variety of project stakeholders to ensure safe and well-designed buildings are constructed within the City of Lakewood.  The primary responsibility of the Plans Examiner II is the review of residential and commercial structures for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with building codes and City standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supports and advances a non-bureaucratic culture of cooperation with private parties to accomplish building and development goals in a manner consistent with the intent of the building codes and ordinances adopted by the Citty of Lakewood.
• Provide plan review for all types of residential, commercial, and industrial projects and developments to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance to the adopted IRC, IBC and City Ordinances.
• Craft concise written input that communicates deficiencies and when appropriate, offers suggestions and strategies to meet the goals of both the designers and the City adopted codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with other development stakeholders including the City Planning and Zoning; Sustainability and Engineering groups as well as outside agencies such as West Metro Fire, the county Health Department and variety of water and sewer service providers to ensure comprehensive reviews and input that adds value to the project.
• Provides exceptional customer service with regards to professionalism, accuracy of information and reasonable response time when addressing inquiries from staff or the public via phone, email, or in person.
• Thoughtfully considers alternative approaches proposed by designers and builders that accomplish the purposes of the codes adopted by the City. 
• Actively seeks out and accepts mentoring from experienced colleagues including Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, and the Building Official when questions arise or difficult and complex issues occur with contractors, architects, developers, or homeowners.
• Quickly assess incoming project submittals for completeness upon application.
• Display competent project management skills by tracking and coordinating projects through the building permit process.
• Enthusiastically maintains certifications with continuing code education and pursues professional advancement with acquisition of advanced ICC certifications.
• Must demonstrate performance excellence with respect to timelines, attendance, friendliness, responsiveness and contribution to the greater good of the team.
• Must be able to perform a variety of related tasks and duties as assigned to support the overall goals and success of the building department.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: from Building Official

Supervision Exercised: None

Mentoring Exercised: When Appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills including positive interactions with customers on the phone, in person or by email.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution skills using tact and diplomacy with all customers, internal and external who may be angry or frustrated.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with City staff and other outside agencies.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to read architectural plans, technical documents, and to comprehend, convey and enforce applicable codes and ordinances.
• Ability to self-manage your schedule and prioritize the work.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task project reviews based on values and objectives of the building department
• Ability to look for and suggest innovative methods by which to minimize plan review delays.
• Ability to transport to and from jobsites occasionally.

Technological Skills

• Ability to do basic math calculations.
• Ability to understand architectural and structural plans.
• A strong proficiency with computers and the associated software.
• A strong knowledge of Building Codes and construction methods.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Architectural or related associate or bachelor’s degree or similar academics preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of Two-years’ experience as a Plans examiner with a regulatory agency.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Current ICC Residential Plans Examiner and Commercial Plans Examiner certifications or second certification obtained within 1 year.
• One additional ICC certification.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record

Senior Plans Examiner Job Description

The Senior Plans Examiner will collaborate with a wide variety of project stakeholders to ensure safe and well-designed buildings are constructed within the City of Lakewood.  The primary responsibility of the Senior Plans Examiner is the review of all types of residential and commercial structures for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with building codes and City standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supports and advances a non-bureaucratic culture of cooperation with private parties to accomplish building and development goals in a manner consistent with the intent of the building codes and ordinances adopted by the Citty of Lakewood.
• Provide plan review for all types of residential, commercial, and industrial projects and developments to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance to the adopted IRC, IBC and City Ordinances.
• Craft concise written input that communicates deficiencies and when appropriate, offers suggestions and strategies to meet the goals of both the designers and the City adopted codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with other development stakeholders including the City Planning and Zoning; Sustainability and Engineering groups as well as outside agencies such as West Metro Fire, the county Health Department and variety of water and sewer service providers to ensure comprehensive reviews and input that adds value to the project.
• Provides exceptional customer service with regards to professionalism, accuracy of information and reasonable response time when addressing inquiries from staff or the public via phone, email, or in person.
• Thoughtfully considers alternative approaches proposed by designers and builders that accomplish the purposes of the codes adopted by the City. 
• Actively seeks out and accepts mentoring from experienced colleagues including Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, and the Building Official when questions arise or difficult and complex issues occur with contractors, architects, developers, or homeowners.
• Quickly assess incoming project submittals for completeness upon application.
• Display competent project management skills by tracking and coordinating projects through the building permit process.
• Enthusiastically maintains certifications with continuing code education and pursues professional advancement with acquisition of advanced ICC certifications.
• Must demonstrate performance excellence with respect to timelines, attendance, friendliness, responsiveness and contribution to the greater good of the team.
• Must be able to perform a variety of related tasks and duties as assigned to support the overall goals and success of the building department.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: from Building Official

Supervision Exercised: None

Mentoring Exercised: When Appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills including positive interactions with customers on the phone, in person or by email.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution skills using tact and diplomacy with all customers, internal and external who may be angry or frustrated.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with City staff and other outside agencies.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to read architectural plans, technical documents, and to comprehend, convey and enforce applicable codes and ordinances.
• Ability to self-manage your schedule and prioritize the work.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task project reviews based on values and objectives of the building department
• Ability to look for and suggest innovative methods by which to minimize plan review delays.
• Ability to transport to and from jobsites occasionally.

Technological Skills

• Ability to do basic math calculations.
• Ability to understand architectural and structural plans.
• A strong proficiency with computers and the associated software.
• A strong knowledge of Building Codes and construction methods.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Architectural or related associate or bachelor’s degree or similar academics preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of four-year’s experience as a plan’s examiner with a regulatory agency and one-year of experience supervising/mentoring plan review staff.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Current ICC Residential Plans Examiner and Commercial Plans Examiner certifications
• Two additional ICC certifications
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

LIGHT WORK:  Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical Demands

• Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
• Sit, stand or be stationary
• Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
• Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
• Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain
• Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color

Environmental Conditions may include

• Office settings

Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed

• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs with or without assistance

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor. 

The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.