PLANS EXAMINER 2 - FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

Announcement Number: 48624 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/22/2024 Close Date: 09/05/2024 Recruiter:
KARI HOLCOMB
Phone: (775)684-4475
Email: k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us Applications accepted for another 5 Days 18 Hrs 48 Mins
The Position

Plans Examiners review for fire and life safety the preliminary and final working drawings of new and remodeled buildings, paint spray booths and aboveground tanks in accordance with State regulations and adopted codes.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

Plans Examiners II review for fire and life safety preliminary and final working drawings of new and remodeled buildings, paint spray booths, and aboveground tanks using State regulations and adopted codes. Reviews include architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems, automatic fire protection systems, fire alarm and extinguishing systems, and kitchen good and duct systems. Determine construction type(s), occupancy classifications, hazardous materials classifications for high-piled storage areas, types of fire protection systems required, and applicable provisions of relevant codes; apply regulations adopted by State and local agencies for regulated facilities such as childcare, group care, hospitals, schools, and penal institutions. Identify corrective action needed, and write reports to inform the applicant, other State agencies, and building and fire officials in relevant jurisdictions; discuss finding with applicants as needed; conduct predesign conferences with building and fire officials, State agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners for major building projects; research and evaluate whether requested variances demonstrate equivalent protection to that required by code; recommend response to State Fire Marshal on requests for waivers and variances. Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, State agencies, building officials, fire service personnel, and property owners regarding the application and interpretation of adopted/recognized codes and regulations in the State Fire Marshal's jurisdiction; provide training in new regulations, codes, building materials, etc., for local building and fire jurisdictions as needed including the International Fire Code, International Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards. Maintain updated awareness of fire and life safety systems codes, construction materials and methods by attending conferences and seminars, and researching performance tests and listings by recognized testing laboratories for fire detection, fire retardant, fire protection and fire extinguishing products; participate maintaining a current library of approved products used in building construction for fire and life safety. Conduct site inspections of buildings and facilities as requested by Operations Section, Building/Fire Officials, or applicant; assist in duties 0f other sections in the State Fire Marshal Division as assigned. Draft and recommend amendments to existing regulations based on changes to adopted standards consistent with nationally recognized practices; assist in the adoption of model codes into State Fire Marshal Regulations; consult with code originating organizations including the international Code Council and National Fire Protection Association to resolve problems with code applications.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Two years of plans examination experience for a local or State jurisdiction acquired after attainment of ICC certification as a Plans Examiner and certification as a Fire Inspector I. The required experience must have involved the use of regulations and adopted building and fire codes and standards or the equivalent, and performance of complex plans review for general construction and common engineered facilities; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience as described above; OR one year as a Plans Examiner I in Nevada State service. Special Requirements Certification as both a Plans Examiner and a Fire Inspector I by the International Code Council (ICC) is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment at the Plans Examiner III-Fire & Life Safety and Plans Examiner II-Fire & Life Safety. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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