Plans Review Specialist, Sr - Electrical
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting: - Open Until FilledSalary: -Commensurate with
experience -At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about
building and improving our community. -Our police officers,
firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our
Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build
and improve our City's infrastructure. -Our City planners help
envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation
professionals enhance our quality of life.Our Engineers help keep
our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by
passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. -Along
with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources
professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! -
If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real
difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to
explore the job opportunities we have to offer.General Description
and Classification StandardsThe 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
approving building plans and specifications; assisting architects
and developers with building code conformation; answering inquiries
regarding construction materials and procedures; explaining
departmental procedures; and processing paperwork.Supervision
ReceivedWork independently or in teams, reporting to the Project
Manager.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThese are typical
responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as
exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and
assigned. Reviews electrical designs submitted for commercial
applications. Covering all aspects of design and installation in
compliance with the State adopted NEC. Verification of all
electrical components and their uses. Included but not limited to,
all wiring, lighting, load calculations, box fill, medical
requirements, pool requirements, outdoor lighting, grounding and
all connections from the electrical source to the structure.
Discusses electrical installations with contractors, property
owners and other interested parties. Explains and interprets codes
and standards; Examines submittal documents for electrical
equipment compliance with current adopted jurisdictional codes.
Identify deficiencies in electrical submittal documents and
communicates procedural requirements for correction of these
documents in compliance with jurisdictional codes and standards.
Responds to inquiries regarding electrical designs from parties
including, but not limited to, other plan reviewers, inspectors,
registrants, owners, and contractors; Maintains knowledge of code
updates and ordinance changes and attends seminars for continuing
education on code and ordinance changes; Assisting a high volume of
architects, engineers, developers, and customers in conformity to
building code regulations; Providing services at a public counter
to answer questions and approve 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 electrical plans and specifications
that comply with city codes and regulations regarding zoning,
structural adequacy, life safety, and fire emergency exit
configuration. Research projects and gathers information from
specifications, standards and design manuals, electrical codes and
life safety codes, and governmental regulations. Interpersonal
Relations: Confers with architects and engineers to acquire
information necessary to assess building's electrical systems
Assists architects, engineers, developers, homeowners, and general
public in voluntary conformity to electrical code regulations;
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; 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 Electrical -NEC codes
are adhered to in system designs. -Decision MakingFollows
standardized procedures, building code regulations and written
instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Applies organizational
policies and codes. Leadership Provided Provides guidance and
training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees,
etc. -Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of established
electrical and construction codes and regulations. Knowledge of
electrical 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.
Keywords: City of Atlanta, North Atlanta , Plans Review Specialist, Sr - Electrical, Professions , Atlanta, Georgia
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