Plan Reviewer

Location:

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.  Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.  Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION: Plan Reviewer

DEPARTMENT: Surveyor

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

STATUS:  Full-time

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt

HOURLY RATE: $32.7342 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Plan Reviewer for the Surveyor, responsible for reviewing construction plans for various projects to ensure compliance with applicable state and local codes, and construction standards.

DUTIES:

Reviews construction plans of assigned projects for compliance with technical quality standards and state and local codes, and identifies aspects that directly affect drainage. Reviews hydraulic calculations and various documents for relevant project information, such as primary and secondary plats, project narratives, correspondence and meeting notes of other local agencies/boards/municipalities, and various department maps, such as adjoining primary and secondary plats, flood plain, storm sewer, water shed and geological survey maps.

Determines and completes required forms.

Assists developers, contractors, engineers, property owners in establishing new regulated drainage systems as needed, including reviewing development/construction plans, inspecting proposed project sites, analyzing existing drainage conditions and impact on surrounding properties, discussing with adjacent property owners as needed, communicating with appropriate parties to redesign problem areas, and reviewing revised drawings to ensure compliance with codes.

Researches technical history of proposed project sites, and inspects sites to determine pre-construction conditions. Schedules and conducts meetings on site with developers and engineers to discuss site-specific requirements.

Processes various plans and permit applications for compliance with state, county, and local codes, including reviewing proposed plans for projects, such as development, County and related municipalities’ bridge construction, state and local roads within the county, interceptor sanitary sewers, utility, petroleum transmission, fiber optic, and communication line installations; and reviewing applications for permits, such as building, and sanitary septic and well permits. Maintains database of all permits.

Prepares recommendations regarding effectiveness of drainage plan/design, and communicates orally and in writing with appropriate parties. Approves or denies applications for various permits for assigned projects.

Reviews plans submitted to ensure plans meet county water quality standards. Reviews project Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) which fall within Hamilton County’s MS4 Jurisdictional area.

Receives and organizes required project documents, such as approved plans, secondary plats, bonds or letters of credit, cost estimates, petitions, easement non-enforcement and other permits, fees, and correspondence.

Assists with coordination of stormwater management studies within incumbents plan review area by working with county and municipal departments and state and federal agencies, citizen groups, landowners and consulting engineering companies.

Maintains various records on computer, and compiles/prepares various reports as needed or as assigned, including periodic project status reports and year-end activity report.

Prepares written reports regarding new regulated drain storm sewer systems, reports regarding reconstruction of existing regulated drains, staff reports regarding variance requests to the floodplain ordinance, and staff summaries regarding easement non-enforcement requests.

At public hearing may make oral presentations of these reports before the Hamilton County Drainage Board. May answer technical questions from Board members during public hearings and may make recommendations to the Board.

Serves on technical advisory committees of county municipalities as assigned, including attendin