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RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Building
Plans Examiner
Engineering Department
$28,000
annually (minimum)
(FULL-TIME
w/BENEFITS; 35 hours per week; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE
BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE UNTIL: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December
28, 2005
KIND
OF WORK:
Responsible for
reviewing permit applications and construction documents for compliance
with local building codes and ordinances.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK:
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Review applications for
permits for commercial and residential projects for compliance with
state and local codes and ordinances, including written comments and
responses.
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Answer questions and assist
design professionals, architects and engineers and the general public by
phone or by meetings with regard to code requirements and solutions to
specific problems.
o
Perform Model Energy Code
calculations on all new construction of habitable spaces.
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Assist County Engineer with
reviews of commercial building permit applications for compliance with
state and local codes.
o
Assist and direct
department personnel with regard to problems or questions concerning
code issues and problems that are encountered in the field and the
office and provide solutions to these problems.
o
Coordinate and conduct
preliminary and final review of new projects, either in the office or at
job locations, with other agencies (Fire Marshal, Health Department,
etc.) in order to eliminate confusion and expedite review requirements.
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Train department personnel
with regard to code requirements and issues.
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Assist and recommend and
verify code requirements and issues with the County Engineer and clarify
and substantiate any question they may have.
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Troubleshoot problems in
the field to assist the inspector with problem assignments.
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Cover other Inspector’s
areas in their absence.
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Document results of
inspections into the computer system.
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Attend training classes and
seminars.
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Perform the functions of
Combination Inspector I and II.
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Performs
related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND REQUIREMENTS:
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High
school diploma or GED certificate.
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Advanced technical school
training as an electrician, plumber, HVAC tradesman, etc.
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Thorough knowledge of
building, plumbing, mechanical, energy, fire, ADA, and related
state and
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federal regulations
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Ability to read and
interpret plans and specifications.
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Ability to communicate
building regulations to architects and engineers.
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Knowledge of structural
principals and general building practices.
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Ability to communicate
effective
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Possess basic computer
skills.
EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE:
 | An
evaluation of training and experience
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| One
or more interviews
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| Employment
related reference checks
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| Background
investigation
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| Pre-employment
physical to include drug screen (administered after offer of
employment).
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
APPLICATION
FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
All applications for
vacancies with Berkeley County Government must be submitted to the Human
Resources Director, Berkeley County Commission, 400 West Stephen Street,
Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV., 25401 on or before the date specified on
the front of this announcement. An application may be rejected if it is
not complete or is received after the specified closing date (we do
honor post-mark date on applications submitted by postal mail). Each
applicant will be notified by mail regarding the selection process.
Berkeley County normally does not reimburse travel expenses incurred to
attend a scheduled interview.
EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE:
The kind of
examination/screening for positions announced will vary with each
position and may include:
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an evaluation of training
and experience
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personal and/or group
interview
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written and/or spoken
examination(s)
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performance test(s)
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a background investigation
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a physical examination*and
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a drug test*.
*These examinations
are administered after offer of employment.
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
Berkeley County is an
“At-Will” employer. However, new employees normally serve a
probationary period of six (6) months before attaining regular status.
The length of the probationary period may vary depending on the position
and may be extended depending on performance. The probationary period is
considered part of the examination process to determine the employees
fitness for the position in which he/she was placed.
COMPENSATION:
Berkeley County
employees are paid every two (2) weeks. A new employee ordinarily starts
work at the rate specified in this announcement. The Berkeley County
Commission reviews compensation increases as part of the normal budget
preparation process and makes the appropriate compensation adjustments
at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1).
ANNUAL
LEAVE, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS:
(the following is
unavailable for part-time and temporary positions)
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Employees earn 1.50 days of
sick leave per month/18 days annually with unlimited accumulation.
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Berkeley County observes 12
paid holidays per year and Primary and General Election Days as they
occur.
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Employees accumulate annual
leave according to the following schedule:
Years of Service
Days Per Month Days
Per Year
0 – 5 years
1.25
days
15 days
5 – 10 years
1.50 days
18 days
10 – 15 years
1.75
days
21 days
15 years plus
2.00 days
24 days
HEALTH,
RETIREMENT & MISCELLANOUS BENEFITS:
(some of the benefits
may be available to regular part-time employees)
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Regular employees are
required to participate in the West Virginia Public Employee Retirement
Plan
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Life Insurance is provide to
full-time employees, their spouse and eligible dependents.
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Regular full-time employees
may elect to join the County sponsored health plan which includes
medical, hospitalization, major medical, dental, and prescription drug
coverage. The County pays 100% of the employee costs and the employee
pays for any dependent coverage elected.
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A deferred compensation
program is available.
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The County provides access
to Employee Assistance Programs.
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Direct deposit is available
to any banking institution designated by the employee.
BERKELEY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
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