Plans Examiner

Plans Examiner -

Are you an experienced building professional looking for a dynamic role where you can make a real impact? Clermont County is seeking a Plans Examiner to ensure compliance with building codes and provide expert guidance on residential and commercial projects.

What You'll Do

• Review and approve residential plans in accordance with Clermont County Building Standards and the State of Ohio Building Code.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to field inspectors, helping them interpret codes, prepare reports, and resolve disputes.
• Act as a mediator between inspectors and the public when conflicts arise on construction sites.
• Consult with design professionals, contractors, and property owners regarding violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare written reports, maintain construction site records, testify at adjudication order hearings, and compile weekly and monthly activity reports.
• Perform building and mechanical inspections on new, remodeled, or existing commercial and industrial installations to ensure compliance with the Ohio Building Code.

What We're Looking For

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Eight years of experience in the Residential Construction field and Certification as a Residential Building Official under Section 4101:7-3-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with building inspectors, the public, and industry professionals.
• Strong communication skills to work with corporate executives, site managers, and third-party agencies to facilitate timely plan approvals.
• Daily use of a computer, using multiple software programs.
• Preferred qualifications* Registered architect or professional engineer, and State Certification as a Building Official under Section 4101:7-3-01.

Schedule & Compensation

• Typical workweek: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Evenings and weekends may be required.)
• Salary Range: $30.40 - $37.67 per hour
• Probationary period: 180 days.

Clermont County offers a great benefits package to its full-time employees including, but not limited to:

• Paid Holidays - 11 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days
• Paid Vacation - up to 5 weeks with 15 years of service
• Paid Personal Leave - up to 3 days per year
• Student Loan Forgiveness - Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs)
• Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren)
• Long-term Disability - at no cost to employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System - Employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%. (Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards OPERS.)
• Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans - employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.