The City of Bozeman, MT is seeking a qualified Senior Plans Examiner to join the team!  In this essential role within the building division, the primary responsibility is to review residential and complex commercial plans submitted for building permits and checks, and to ensure compliance with state and local codes and ordinances. Must provide outstanding customer service including verbal communication and professional correspondence with property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, residents, businesses, and the general public. You will also assist the department with evaluating, recommending, and preparing revisions to codes, ordinances, and local regulations, maintaining relevant databases and files for the department, and other associated duties for the position.

Wage/Salary: $27.607 - $32.4788/hour depending on experience and qualifications

Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

Work Week: Typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits!  As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to impacting and serving the community.  This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution, generous vacation and sick time accruals, and excellent medical, dental and vision benefits!

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years of formal training/education beyond high school in Architectural Design, Structural Engineering, or closely related field; AND

• Considerable (4-6 years) experience in building construction, plans examining, or building inspection; AND

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of State and local codes and ordinances applicable to building, plumbing, electrical, and/or mechanical building standards; and

• A high level of customer service experience; and

• Ability to operate a computer and related programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and

• Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques of construction including carpentry, electrical, concrete, mechanical, or plumbing;

• Substantial knowledge of structural engineering practices.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License (must obtain valid Montana Driver’s License within 60 days of employment);

• Offers for employment conditional upon satisfactory completion of appropriate post condition offer process;

• Must possess or be able to obtain the ICC Plans Examiner within six (6) months of employment; 

• Must possess or be able to obtain the following certifications within 12 months of employment:

 ICC Certified Commercial, Building, Mechanical, and Electrical Inspector;

 IAPMO Certified Plumbing Inspector.

TO APPLY

• Complete a City of Bozeman Application online at www.bozeman.net/jobs