Construction Plan Reviewer - GovernmentJobs.com : Job Details

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking an energized and collaborative team member to be a part of the Facilities Operations Team. The Construction Plan Reviewer will represent the Maintenance Department as well as other service departments in the review of architectural and engineering construction drawings, specifications, and submittals for new projects and make comments and recommendations for efficient access and work procedures, serviceability, safety, reduced replacement intervals, preferred products, and reduced maintenance. Will perform other tasks as assigned.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform construction design reviews
• Perform on-site inspections
• Read and interpret construction drawings (blueprints), specifications, and technical drawings & literature
• Develop plans and specifications for small in-house projects
• Participates in designer scope of work for various projects
• Develop and maintain a preferred products and design standards list
• Maintains electronic and hardcopy files of O&M manuals, drawings, and other technical literature
• High degree of attention to detail and documentation
• Self motivated and able to work independently and within a team
• Problem solving skills to recognize, research, and provide solution for design issues

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to participate in the Zoo's Occupational Health Program
• Must be able to hear and respond to radio communications
• Must have the physical agility to move over and about all types of equipment and in tight spaces, climb stairs and ladders, be comfortable on rooftops or below grade, and navigate uneven terrain on foot to perform inspections and analyzation
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and outdoor field conditions
• Must have the ability to enter confined spaces if required
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States
• Must be able to operate motor vehicles at day and at night

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment, will not be considered for qualifying credit. Management prefers:

• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings (blueprints), specifications, and technical drawings & literature
• Working knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repair of building systems with an awareness of serviceability issues confronted by service personnel in various trades to include plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
• Working knowledge of building construction including materials & installed equipment; methods & techniques; standard practices, codes, rules, & regulations pertaining to the major building trades
• Experience in producing small technical drawings and sketches of moderate complexity, drawn to scale with appropriate symbols and notes, and the ability to write specifications of limited complexity

Minimum education and experience requirements:

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.