Chief Plans Review bei City of Chattanooga

Work Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*

Work Location: Development Resource Center
1250 Market Street

FLSA Status:  This is an Exempt position.

Salary: GS.11 $58,910- $71,170

Department:  Public Works

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for supervising and evaluating plans, reviewing staff and closeouts of buildings and construction projects. Duties include providing guidance to design professionals and other development team members regarding City Codes and regulations, resolving problems, and inspecting the development work in the City. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

SERIES LEVEL: The Chief Plans Review is the fourth level of a four level building inspection series.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Supervises lower level plans review, coordinates with building and combination inspection staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.

Supervises the day-to-day operations of plans review activities and operations which includes planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating projects, processes, procedures, systems and standards; ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and coordinating work flow and activities.

Provides guidance regarding Code requirements with internal staff, property owners, contractors, engineers, architects, Court officials, the general public and/or other interested parties.  Interprets and enforces adopted local Codes, policies and procedures.

Mediates disagreements between internal staff and architects, engineers, property owners and the public.

Review a variety of architectural and structural drawings, elevation plans and certificates, permit applications and/or other related items to ensure compliance with applicable code and permitting requirements; approve or deny applications and meet with architects, engineers, developers and contractors to discuss review results.

Receive, investigate, and research zoning compliance, permitting, licensing and/or Code violations and complaints; prepare and issue correction notices, stop work notices, and/or court citations regarding violations; and monitor situations for appropriate remediation.

Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of inspection plans, review results and findings in applicable databases.

Carry, answer, and use smart phones and/or tablets to accomplish assigned job duties as determined by the division head.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a trade apprenticeship or training in a skilled trades area with emphasis in building construction and building inspection, supervisory experience and ten years of progressively responsible building construction and building inspection experience. 

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver's License

Special Police Commission Certification

Building Inspector Certification

Plans Review Certification

(Within one year of employment)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge of supervisory principles; applicable ordinances, codes, regulations and laws related to building construction, mechanical, electrical, gas/mechanical, signage and/or plumbing systems; materials, methods and techniques used in building construction, mechanical, electrical, gas/mechanical and/or plumbing systems and customer service principles. Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; prioritizing and assigning work; supervising the preparation and maintenance of records and information; interpreting and applying applicable ordinances, codes, regulations, laws, policies and procedures; conducting inspections of residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with applicable building codes; using computers and related software applications; preparing reports, notices and/or field notes; reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications; recognizing faulty construction and equipment or hazardous conditions; scheduling and coordinating meetings and inspections; scheduling and monitoring workflow; conducting investigations and research and making appropriate recommendations based on findings; providing customer service and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions and intense noises.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test / TB screening questionnaire / TB Skin Test / Complete Physical screening / DOT Clearinghouse / HepB Titer / fingerprinting / CJIS check.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

JES 8/5/25