Plans Examiner I OR II

Compensation Range $39.66 - $53.54

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Job Description Summary The Plans Examiner I performs entry-level review of residential and minor commercial construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, and other local ordinances. This position works under general supervision and is expected to gain knowledge and proficiency to move toward more complex plan review responsibilities.

The Plans Examiner II performs advanced and independent technical work reviewing a broad range of complex residential, commercial, and industrial construction plans for compliance with building codes, fire codes, and energy codes. The role may include mentoring junior examiners and representing the department in internal and external meetings.

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Job Description

Plan Review (80%):

• Maintain familiarity with County Code and all codes adopted by the County. Interpret and apply building, mechanical, plumbing, energy, electrical and accessibility codes.
• Perform technical code review of building permit applications, project plans, specifications, and other project related documents to confirm code compliant residential & commercial designs.
• Monitor and manage assigned Accela task list to complete plan reviews ahead of assigned deadlines.
• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with permit applicants, architects, engineers, general contractors, and trade contractors regarding their project to ask questions and gather relevant information to facilitate on-time plan reviews.
• Utilize Accela permit tracking software to log communications and activity statuses on all plan reviews
• Establish the minimum required inspections for each plan review based on permit type, and the specifics of the project.
• Based on project specifics, omit any standard inspections determined to be not applicable during the plan review process.
• Utilize Bluebeam for electronic plan review.
• Utilize MS Office for calendar scheduling, email, and office organization.

Administrative Duties (10%):

• Pursue and complete self-selected ICC training or as assigned by the Lead Plans Examiner and/or Building Official to earn CEUs to maintain all ICC certifications.
• Pursue ICC training and perform independent study to acquire additional ICC certifications that are relative and in support of the Plans Examiner I position.
• Perform daily recordkeeping of hours worked, phone call activity, and service counter visits.
• Reply to email and return voice mail received in the morning by that same afternoon.
• Reply to email and return voice mail received in the afternoon by the following morning.
• Attend and contribute to building department staff meetings.

Other Duties as Assigned (10%) :

• Attend training sessions to maintain certification and stay current with code updates.

• Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.
• Other work as assigned by the Building Official.
• Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.

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Required Qualifications Plan Examiner I

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years of practical experience in residential plan review.
• 1 year of practical experience in commercial plan review.

Preferred Experience

• 5 years of practical experience in residential plan review.
• 3 years of practical field experience in residential homebuilding.
• 1 year of practical field experience in commercial construction.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State ICC Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner within 180 Days Required
• ICC ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Plans Examiner/Inspector Certification Required

Plan Examiner II Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience Qualifications

• 5 years of practical experience in residential plan review.
• 3 years of practical experience in commercial plan review.

Preferred Experience

• 7 years of practical experience in residential plan review.
• 3 years of practical field experience in residential homebuilding.
• 3 years of practical experience in commercial plan review.
• 5 years of practical field experience in commercial construction.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire Required
• ICC Residential Plans Examiner Certification
• ICC Commercial Plans Examiner Certification
• ICC ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Plans Examiner/Inspector Certification
• ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector
• ICC P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector
• ICC M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

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