Plans Examiner I – City of Providence, RI

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P-34-25, Plans Examiner I – Inspection and Standards​

Job Type: Union​

Job No.: P-34-25​

Salary: $62,636 -$72,020​

Department: Inspection and Standards​

Grade: 30​

Posting Dates: 03/10/2025 – 03/28/2025

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The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Job Summary​

Under supervision of the Alternate Building Official, or the Building Official or the Deputy Director or the Director, Department of Inspection and Standards, responsible for the processing of building permits, licenses, and notices of violations; reviewing plans, inspection of building construction and alterations for compliance with the Rhode Island State Building Codes and Providence Zoning Ordinance; field inspections of properties in violation of the Building Codes and Zoning Ordinance.

Duties & Responsibilities​

1. Maintains accurate permanent records of calculations on all important structures.
2. Provides information to architects, engineers, contractors, and members of the general public with respect to the requirements of the Rhode Island State Building Code, Providence Zoning Ordinance, and other related City ordinances and State laws.
3. Responsible for performing plan review of residential buildings and commercial buildings which requires a thorough knowledge of Rhode Island State Building Code.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications​

1. Minimum of five years of experience in designing or reviewing plans and specifications of buildings and other structures.
2. Working knowledge of data bases, and software typically used in the management of projects and office operations, such as Micorosoft: Outlook, Word and Excel.
3. Must be certified as a Rhode Island Plans Examiner I or able to obtain within 4 months; State Certifications have separate requirements that must be maintained and completed independently. All certifications are a prerequisite of this position.
4. Must have the following certification: (or the ability to obtain within 12 months from date of appointment)
5. ICC Residential Plans Examiner
6. Must have a thorough knowledge of the Rhode Island State Building Code, Providence Zoning Ordinance, and other laws and ordinances that are enforced by the Division of Structures and Zoning.
7. Must possess excellent oral communication and writing skills.
8. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

The term “limited” means that the successful candidate will perform the job for an undetermined length of time. The position may or may not become permanent.

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[steveray]

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Salary: $62,636 -$72,020​

Minimum Qualifications​

1. Minimum of five years of experience in designing or reviewing plans and specifications of buildings and other structures.
2. Working knowledge of data bases, and software typically used in the management of projects and office operations, such as Micorosoft: Outlook, Word and Excel.
3. Must be certified as a Rhode Island Plans Examiner I or able to obtain within 4 months; State Certifications have separate requirements that must be maintained and completed independently. All certifications are a prerequisite of this position.
4. Must have the following certification: (or the ability to obtain within 12 months from date of appointment)
5. ICC Residential Plans Examiner
6. Must have a thorough knowledge of the Rhode Island State Building Code, Providence Zoning Ordinance, and other laws and ordinances that are enforced by the Division of Structures and Zoning.
7. Must possess excellent oral communication and writing skills.
8. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

The term “limited” means that the successful candidate will perform the job for an undetermined length of time. The position may or may not become permanent.

Either the cost of living is way lower in RI than I think it is or something else is out of whack.....

 

[Joe.B]

Minimum of five years of experience in designing or reviewing plans and specifications of buildings and other structures.

Either the cost of living is way lower in RI than I think it is or something else is out of whack.....

I agree. A quick zillow search does not indicate low-cost housing...

 

[jar546]

Maybe it is near Quahog?