Plans Examiner

GENERAL:

The employee will support the City of Rock Springs mission "To provide all individuals, through the combined efforts of city government and the people it serves, an effective, efficient and productive form of government, while promoting an enhanced quality of life, open communications and economic growth".

The employee will demonstrate the ability to manage time, maintain a safe and clean environment; practice confidentiality; treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy; accept change; accept and provide constructive feedback; and work as a team player. The employee must also demonstrate the competencies for their position, and adhere to policies and procedures of their department and the City of Rock Springs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, to perform a full range of technical plans examining work involved in enforcing compliance with building codes, regulations and ordinances. Coordinate activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Chief Building Inspector.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to:

• Exercises supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff as required by the Chief Building Inspector.
• Review plans, specifications and calculations of new construction, additions and alterations to residential buildings and commercial projects to determine compliance with the provisions of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Inspect residential and commercial buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations as required.
• Provide counter support to the public; issue building permits and accept applications for permits; confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
• Compute area of buildings; determine valuation and permit fees.
• Maintain files and prepare reports regarding plan check activities and findings.
• Process contractors' registration; collect payments; enter into data base; file registrations.
• Perform carnival ride inspections during set up and conduct on-site inspections throughout duration of stay.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of plans review.
• Provide staff assistance to the Chief Building Inspector; prepare staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and complete files, report, schedules, recommendations and other administrative records.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Has the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Perform the operations, services, and activities of the plans examining and permit issuance program.
• Understand, interpret and apply building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including the International Building, Fire, Existing Building, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical Codes and National Electrical Code.
• Understand, interpret and apply principles, techniques and technical knowledge used in plans examining work to ensure proper inspection and examination of workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
• Understand and apply principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
• Understand and apply major types of building construction materials and methods.
• Understand and apply accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications and building codes to ensure construction systems conform to City Code requirements.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Use modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computer equipment and applicable software programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, City Officials, outside agencies and the general public.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including, but not limited to employees, vendors and the general public.
• Interpret, apply, develop and respond to questions regarding pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical and administrative reports.
• Maintain confidential data and information.
• Utilize mathematics including standard applications of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry in industrial, commercial and residential building design.
• Utilize safe driving principles and practices.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities may be:

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible building inspection and plan reviewing experience.

Education:

A high school diploma required, and the possession of the equivalent to two years of college supplemented by extensive coursework in engineering, architecture, construction or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid Wyoming driver's license.

Possession of International Code Council Commercial Building Plans Examiner required.

Preferred Additional Certifications:

International Code Council Fire Inspector I or II

International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner

International Code Council Commercial Building Inspector

International Code Council Commercial Electrical Inspector

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 75 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by.