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Addition of the Chief Plans Examiner to the Occupational Index (B)
This item involves the request for approval to add the Chief Plans Examiner classification to the Occupational Index and to add this position to the Building Inspection Department. The addition of this position will allow the department to reduce its current twelve-week turnaround on submitted plans.
Explanation
The current staffing level in the Building Inspection Department has not been sufficient to keep up with the number of building plans submitted for review. The current turnaround for submitted plans has increased from four weeks to twelve weeks. This is not acceptable to department goals and objectives nor is it acceptable to the local construction industry. The department has obtained estimates from external services and it has determined that using these resources is prohibitively expensive. Therefore, the above position is requested. This position would add resources to the department while providing opportunity for upward advancement within the department.
Fiscal Note
At the M8 mid-point, the increase in salary cost to the department is $69,913. Adequate funding is available in the Building Code Enterprise Fund.
Recommendation
The Personnel and Organization Structure Committee met on March 27, 2008 and recommend the City Commission approve adding a Chief Plans Examiner (Pay Grade M8) to the Occupational Index.