State of Washington
L&I Factory Assembled Structures Plans Examiner 2
State of Washington, Walla Walla, Washington, United States
L&I Factory Assembled Structures Plans Examiner 2
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Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.
Here is a unique opportunity to join the Factory Assembled Structure (FAS) program and help us keep Washington safe and working.
Job Summary As an FAS Plan Examiner, you will review plans for modular buildings, manufactured and mobile homes, commercial coaches, vendor units (food trucks), mobile medical units, temporary worker housing, and recreational park trailers for compliance with state laws, regulations, codes and standards. You will also conduct inspections of building structures, constructed in factories, for conformance to the codes adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council. In addition, you will interact with the public, industry professionals, and internal consumers related to building codes, plan review and inspections.
Duties
Reviews, interprets, and approves building plans for factory built commercial structures, and factory built housing including structural design, fire and life safety designs (for example, fire resistant assemblies and emergency exiting systems), energy use design, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and mechanical systems; compares such plans to state adopted building codes and established national standards and requires non-complying designs to be corrected before approving.
Reviews construction plans for manufactured homes, mobile homes, commercial coaches, vendor/medical units, temporary worker housing, for compliance with applicable Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW), national regulations, codes and standards relating to fire/life safety, structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy code requirements.
Writes plan review reports to manufacturers, contractors and owners listing deviations from rules and laws which require correction and notifying the applicant of the actions necessary to obtain departmental approval of the plans.
Processes and issues approved plans for manufacturers, contractors and owners, consisting of noting plans with corrections of minor deviations and for items for inspector verification, entering relevant information into the FAS program databases and spreadsheets, making additional copies of the approved plan for agency records and local building officials.
Approves applications from manufacturers, contractors and owners for the agency's official insignia of approval specific to plans that are approved by the FAS program.
Verifies that all required plan review and insignia fees due to the agency have been paid before issuing approved plans or insignia.
Participates in phone calls, meetings, and discussions with various consumers, industry professionals, stakeholder groups, and departmental staff. Provides assistance as it relates to interpreting program regulations and related statutes, codes, and standards. Provides training and assistance to all internal and external customers as related to building plans, program laws, rules, and regulations, as well as WA State and national codes and standards.
Inspects construction at factories and on building sites of any type of factory-built unit regulated by the FAS program, for compliance with state laws and regulations, national regulations, codes, and standards relating to fire/life safety, structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical energy.
Provides complete and accurate inspection reports, factory permits, and invoices for all inspections performed, listing all deviations found, corrections approved, and all inspection fees due to the agency.
Qualifications Required
As a plans examiner or commercial building inspector with governmental jurisdiction.
OR: At journey-level in the building construction trades/craft(s) such as a licensed plumber or electrician, including one year of experience, in an official capacity, reviewing and approving building plans for construction.
OR: As a supervisor of building construction in the manufacture or inspection of manufactured homes, factory built commercial buildings, commercial coaches, factory-built housing, RVs, PMRVs, conversion vendor units, mobile medical units or factory built temporary worker housing.
College training in structural, electrical or mechanical engineering or architecture may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the five years of experience.
Certification by the International Code Council as a building plans examiner, building official or building inspector.
Desired
Current Building Inspector Certificate issued by International Code Council.
Current Building Plans Examiner Certificate issued by International Code Council.
Engineering or Architecture License.
Supplemental Information Teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. For this position, telework is permitted full time dependent upon business needs. The assigned duty station for this position is in Tumwater, WA. For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.
Application Process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application
A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Please do not attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including disclosure of leaving employment due to a vaccination requirement for COVID-19, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information.
Other Information
A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
This position is represented by the Coalition.
Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9.
Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
For more Information If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Steve Camerer at cste235@lni.wa.gov.
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L&I Factory Assembled Structures Plans Examiner 2
role at
State of Washington
Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.
Here is a unique opportunity to join the Factory Assembled Structure (FAS) program and help us keep Washington safe and working.
Job Summary As an FAS Plan Examiner, you will review plans for modular buildings, manufactured and mobile homes, commercial coaches, vendor units (food trucks), mobile medical units, temporary worker housing, and recreational park trailers for compliance with state laws, regulations, codes and standards. You will also conduct inspections of building structures, constructed in factories, for conformance to the codes adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council. In addition, you will interact with the public, industry professionals, and internal consumers related to building codes, plan review and inspections.
Duties
Reviews, interprets, and approves building plans for factory built commercial structures, and factory built housing including structural design, fire and life safety designs (for example, fire resistant assemblies and emergency exiting systems), energy use design, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and mechanical systems; compares such plans to state adopted building codes and established national standards and requires non-complying designs to be corrected before approving.
Reviews construction plans for manufactured homes, mobile homes, commercial coaches, vendor/medical units, temporary worker housing, for compliance with applicable Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW), national regulations, codes and standards relating to fire/life safety, structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy code requirements.
Writes plan review reports to manufacturers, contractors and owners listing deviations from rules and laws which require correction and notifying the applicant of the actions necessary to obtain departmental approval of the plans.
Processes and issues approved plans for manufacturers, contractors and owners, consisting of noting plans with corrections of minor deviations and for items for inspector verification, entering relevant information into the FAS program databases and spreadsheets, making additional copies of the approved plan for agency records and local building officials.
Approves applications from manufacturers, contractors and owners for the agency's official insignia of approval specific to plans that are approved by the FAS program.
Verifies that all required plan review and insignia fees due to the agency have been paid before issuing approved plans or insignia.
Participates in phone calls, meetings, and discussions with various consumers, industry professionals, stakeholder groups, and departmental staff. Provides assistance as it relates to interpreting program regulations and related statutes, codes, and standards. Provides training and assistance to all internal and external customers as related to building plans, program laws, rules, and regulations, as well as WA State and national codes and standards.
Inspects construction at factories and on building sites of any type of factory-built unit regulated by the FAS program, for compliance with state laws and regulations, national regulations, codes, and standards relating to fire/life safety, structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical energy.
Provides complete and accurate inspection reports, factory permits, and invoices for all inspections performed, listing all deviations found, corrections approved, and all inspection fees due to the agency.
Qualifications Required
As a plans examiner or commercial building inspector with governmental jurisdiction.
OR: At journey-level in the building construction trades/craft(s) such as a licensed plumber or electrician, including one year of experience, in an official capacity, reviewing and approving building plans for construction.
OR: As a supervisor of building construction in the manufacture or inspection of manufactured homes, factory built commercial buildings, commercial coaches, factory-built housing, RVs, PMRVs, conversion vendor units, mobile medical units or factory built temporary worker housing.
College training in structural, electrical or mechanical engineering or architecture may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the five years of experience.
Certification by the International Code Council as a building plans examiner, building official or building inspector.
Desired
Current Building Inspector Certificate issued by International Code Council.
Current Building Plans Examiner Certificate issued by International Code Council.
Engineering or Architecture License.
Supplemental Information Teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. For this position, telework is permitted full time dependent upon business needs. The assigned duty station for this position is in Tumwater, WA. For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.
Application Process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application
A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Please do not attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including disclosure of leaving employment due to a vaccination requirement for COVID-19, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information.
Other Information
A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
This position is represented by the Coalition.
Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9.
Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
For more Information If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Steve Camerer at cste235@lni.wa.gov.
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