Plans Examiner - Residential Building

Overview

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Planning and Development Review is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Plans Examiner - Building . This class provides coordination of permit processing activities and reviews plans for compliance with electrical, plumbing, gas, and building construction codes. As assigned, work may include : reviewing submitted plans for compliance with building construction codes; interpreting information shown on plans; determining if construction adheres to applicable codes; meeting with engineers, owners, and contractors to communicate plan reviews; preparing letters and reports; coordinating the permit process to facilitate timely reviews by other employees and departments; providing information about the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code to customers; assisting technicians and engineers at the counter by accepting and processing permit applications; examining systems in building renovations and issuing reports of deficiencies; and providing customer service.

Supervision Exercised / Received

Exercised : This classification typically does not supervise other employees but may serve as lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion.

Received : This classification typically reports to a unit supervisor.

Note : Other reporting relationships may apply.

Duties include but are not limited to

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skills

Abilities

Minimum Training And Experience

Licensing, Certifications and / or Other Special Requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is committed to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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