Plan Review Specialist, Sr - Fire Life Safety at City of Atlanta

Posting Expires: Until Filled.

Salary: $85,580.00

General Description and Classification Standards 

The purpose of this job is to review construction plans to ensure compliance with regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws. Duties include but are not limited to code compliance for commercial structures other than assemblies, verifying code compliance with the Life Safety 101 and ADA compliances as well as Fire 1. Answering inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures; explaining departmental procedures; and processing paperwork. 

Supervision Received 

Work independently or in teams, reporting to the Assistant Director. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Performs skilled plan reviews for code verification of adopted state codes as well as City of Atlanta ordinances. Plan reviews for code compliance for Life safety and ADA compliance. Provides code interpretation or other assistance to contractors, engineers, the general public, and others as necessary. Confers with contractors regarding fire protection installations and applicable codes and regulations. Assisting with a high volume of fire plan reviews for commercial projects excluding assemblies. Providing services at a public counter to answer questions and review plans, answering inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures. Explaining departmental procedures to customers in order to facilitate permit issuance; directing customers to appropriate divisions for requested services. Maintaining accurate records, files of plans, plan review status and work performed. Offers suggestions and direct or participates as a member of a work team. 

Administrative Duties: 

Evaluates and approves fire life safety plans and specifications that comply with city codes and State regulations regarding Fire and Life safety as well as the ADA requirements. Research projects and gathers information from NFPA standards and Georgia State codes, as well as governmental regulations. Interpersonal Relations: CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION Confers with Architects and Engineers as well as other design professionals to acquire information necessary to assess building’s compliance with requirements... Assists architects, engineers, developers, homeowners, and general public in voluntary conformity to Fire and Life Safety requirements. Answers inquiries from customers in office and over telephone regarding construction methods, procedures, and materials used. Explains departmental procedures to customers in order to facilitate permit issuance; directs customers to appropriate divisions for requested services. Supervised by the Department of Plan Review, City of Atlanta Office of Buildings (PRT) Consult with customers regarding fire life safety as needed to ensure code compliance. 

Marginal Job Functions 

Performs other related duties as required. Administrative Duties: Prepares periodic updates in the City’s database regarding plans review and other issues. Communication: Confers with supervisor, Inspectors, contractors, the general public and others regarding code interpretations, and related issues. Problem Identification and Solution: Studies, interprets, and ensures Fire life safety, Fire and ADA codes and reviews designs. Submitted 

Decision Making 

Follows standardized procedures, building code regulations and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Applies organizational policies and codes. Develop code interpretation for application by Division. Answers questions and otherwise provides assistance to contractors, engineers, the general public, and others as necessary; confers with contractors regarding applicable codes and regulations. Developing forms and standards as needed. 

Leadership Provided 

Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc. Provides training and direction to Plan reviewers and Inspection staff on Fire Life Safety and ADA to ensure all is being adhered to as far as fire protection and life safety standards as adopted by the City of Atlanta and State of Georgia. Instruct Division employees on administrative policies and procedures. Respond to complaints that are forwarded to the City of Atlanta from the State of Georgia regarding fire life safety and ADA. for properties under the City’s jurisdiction. CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

Knowledge of established building and construction codes and regulations. Has considerable knowledge of Life Safety codes, ADA and IBC fire requirements. Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, and job practices and develop logistic necessary to complete the daily responsibilities of the Division within the SLA established by the Director of the Department. Ability of comprehend, interpret and apply code regulations and to instruct others. Knowledge of fire sprinkler construction procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information. Ability to communicate with supervisors and other staff members. Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to perform the mathematical calculations required by the job. Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques required by the job. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department. Ability to work under a minimum degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.