Plans Examiner

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This is the third of four levels in the Building Inspection series. Incumbents review and approve commercial and multi-family construction plans, prepare and present information to Boards, and perform the duties of the lower levels.

• PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2025, OR UNTIL FILLED.*SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and approves commercial and multi-family construction plans and specifications.
• Interprets building and zoning requirements and restrictions to architects, contractors, builders, and the general public.
• Researches and evaluates customer complaints; notifies appropriate individuals of issues; verifies complaints have been resolved.
• Reviews, prepares, and maintains a variety of reports, logs, and/or other related documentation related to inspection results, complaint resolutions, and/or other related issues.
• Monitors regulatory building code updates, revisions, additions, and/or changes; ensures staff are informed of code changes.
• May be required to attend meetings related to job specifications.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Plans Examination, or a related field;
• One (1) year of construction or inspection experience;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

License and Certifications

• Plumbing, Mechanical, Electric and Building Inspector Certification. (Preferred)
• ICC Plans Examiner Certification.
• Valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Code enforcement principles and practices;
• Construction principles and methods;
• Customer service principles;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skill in:

• Reading construction drawings, plans, and/or specifications;
• Providing customer service;
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Maintaining logs and records;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Physical Requirements:

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.