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Monroe Township has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Fire Plans Examiner II. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. 

The Fire Plans Examiner II reports to the Chief Plans Examiner. The primary job duties of this position include: 

• Conduct reviews and analyses of commercial and industrial development projects. 
• Assist in projects from permit application to final inspection. 
• Conducts plan reviews, makes field visits, and attends meetings. 
• Reviews applications and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and policies. 
• Providing information and technical assistance to internal and external customers. 
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About You 

At Monroe Township, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements: 

Candidates for a Plans Examiner II Fire/Building must possess the following requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.). 
• Licensed Professional Engineer, EIT, or Registered Architect. 
• Experience within a building and planning environment preferred 
• Fire Plan Review experience preferred. 
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job classification. 
• Valid Driver's License. 

Pay range for a Plans Examiner II is $36 to $70 per hour. 

Plans Examiner II level is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. This position has the potential to work remotely although office and local site visits will be required. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditionals for this position include: 

This position has been designated as a Medium position that spends a majority of their workday in an office or outdoors environment.  

Examples of Job Functions 

Reviews and approves plans and specifications of proposed buildings, structures, and site developments. Reviews engineering calculations and evaluates layout and design proposals to assure compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and codes. Authorizes the issuance of Fire Department permits.  

Provides instruction, advice, and guidance to subordinates and associates on the proper methods of reviewing designs for buildings, fire protection and life safety systems. Assists in developing plan checking and inspection policy. Assists the inspection staff regarding more technical code interpretations and problems.  

Consults with, and provides counsel and advice to, architects, engineers, developers, property owners, and contractors regarding interpretation and conformity with codes and regulations. Evaluates performance-based engineering proposals for fire and building code equivalencies and makes determinations as to effectiveness of achieving anticipated results.  

Advises and assists private and public organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards. Studies industrial, mercantile, and public buildings, and other property before construction, considering such factors as, fire resistance of construction, occupancies and storage array of contents in buildings, water supplies and delivery, and egress requirements.  

Reviews materials or equipment, such as building components protection, fire-detection equipment, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems, and advises on location, design, installation, and maintenance. Reviews materials, equipment, or methods for alleviation of conditions conducive to fire. 

Why Monroe Township? 

• We have an amazing team! 
• Our Fire Marshal division is small enough that you will have an impact from Day 1 
• We protect the fastest growing industrial park in the State of Ohio 
• State of Ohio OPERS retirement  

We Are Here to Help! 

Monroe Township is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 

Monroe Township provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.