L&I Factory Assembled Structures (FAS) Plan Review Supervisor

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.

Note*** This opportunity is for internal L&I employees only.

Here is a unique opportunity to join the Factory Assembled Structure (FAS) program and help us keep Washington safe and working.

We are looking for a FAS Plan Review Supervisor!

The FAS Plan Review Supervisor plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public welfare by overseeing the review of various factory-built structures, including manufactured homes, modular buildings, and commercial units. This position ensures compliance with state and national building codes, encompassing structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy standards. By supervising plan reviews and factory inspections, the supervisor upholds safety and quality standards, contributing to the integrity of the built environment.

In addition to technical oversight, the FAS Plan Review Supervisor fosters transparency and accessibility by addressing inquiries from the public, consumers, and industry professionals regarding building codes, plan reviews, and inspections. As a working supervisor, actively participates in plans examinations, intake processes, and field inspections, ensuring a hands-on approach to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement within the FAS program.

Some of what you will do

• Oversees and supervises Plans Examiners and plans review activities for the FAS program.
• Provides plan review guidance, explains and interprets applicable information, codes, laws, and regulations.
• Works primarily remote from various regions.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates employee job performance and conducts annual performance appraisals and mid-year progress reviews.

• Provides coaching and feedback, including corrective action as needed.
• Develops training and safety plans and ensures staff receives the required training.
• Monitors the program databases and records for integrity and accuracy.
• Responds to escalated inquires or complaints that are often based on procedure or are technical in nature.
• Evaluates and updates WAC rules and interpreting building and construction codes and standards.
• Licensed Professional (LP) intake and oversight including quality review process on LP plans, reviewing LP submittal requests and their authorization or rejection.
• And much more!

Required:

Three years of experience performing one of the following:

FAS Inspector 2 or equivalent work experience.

OR

FAS Plans Examiner 2 or equivalent work experience.

OR

Building official, assistant building official or inspection supervisor for a city, town or county building department.

Certification by the International Code Council as a building official or building inspector.

Certification as a Washington State Production Inspection Primary Inspection Agency (IPIA) inspector.

Must be willing and able to comply with the Labor & Industries' Core Competencies (request the PDF for more details).

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official.

Possession of Washington State Production Inspection Primary Inspection Agency (IPIA) Certification may be required for FAS Program positions.

Ability to: read and interpret blueprints and apply applicable codes, rules and regulations; explain technical requirements to professionals, nonprofessionals and other interested parties; meet and deal effectively with others; prepare clear and concise reports.

Journey-level in the building construction trades/craft(s) such as a licensed plumber or electrician, including one year of experience in an official capacity, reviewing and approving building plans for construction.

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

***Note : This position can be fully remote.

The duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA.

Application Process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A describing specific qualifications.
2. A current detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I . If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.

Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other Information:

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• This position is represented by the Coalition.

• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

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L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

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