Plans Examiner (HYBRID) - 20075572 (Part-Time)

About Us: The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

The Division of Industrial Compliance and its associated boards ensure Ohioans are safe in public buildings such as businesses, educational institutions and municipal buildings. This includes drafting and applying the Ohio Building Code; conducting appeal hearings; issuing variances to code requirements; licensing commercial contractors; inspecting boilers, elevators and bedding; and regulating ski tramways. The division has responsibility for portions of the Manufactured Homes
Program, and licenses installers and parks. The division also oversees Ohio’s minimum wage, prevailing wage and minor labor law programs.

Our Guiding Principles

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive

• Motivated

• Proactive

• Accountable

• Customer-Focused

• Teamwork

What You'll Do:

• Review construction documents submitted for new construction, alteration, addition, & change of occupancy of all state-owned buildings, college & university buildings, & commercial & residential buildings not under jurisdiction of local certified building departments.
• Plan review items including but not limited to site plans, building height & area limitations, building foundations, structural loads, building wall, floor, & roof/ceiling assemblies & their required fire ratings, means of egress, electrical system, mechanical system, fire protection systems, required number of plumbing fixtures, elevator & conveying systems, & accessibility requirements, etc.
• Plan review processes including, but not limited to reviewing plans in electronic & paper format, meeting with customers in person, generating & handling necessary letters & plan approval documents, etc.

Commerce is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that may incorporate both teleworking and in-person office hours. Employees must be able to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Certificate to practice architecture per Section 4703.06 of Revised Code or certificate of registration as professional engineer per Section 4733.02 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Architecture, Engineering

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of architecture &/or engineering; calculus; Ohio basic building codes & other applicable laws, rules, regulations & nationally recognized standards governing design, construction, renovation or alteration of buildings. Skill in use of scientific calculator, engineer's &/or architect's scale; photocopier & video display terminal*. Ability to review & interpret extensive variety of technical material; review plans, determine compliance with basic building codes & other applicable regulations & standards & take appropriate technical action; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with building owners, architects, engineers, business executives, developers & other governmental representatives.

(*) Developed after employment.

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.

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The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.