Plans Examiner

This position performs detailed plan review and provides building inspection support as well as assists the general public, contractors, engineers and architects doing business with the City of Gillette.

• Performs pre-construction site inspections and coordinates site plan reviews with other City divisions and permit applicants. Reviews plans for completeness. Advises applicants of missing or incomplete items.
• Provides direct customer service to contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public. Answers or refers general questions about the permitting process, building inspections, or plan review.
• Responds to technical inquiries or complaints.
• Drafts, composes, reviews, edits, and / or revises a variety of written documents.
• Assists in the division's building permitting process and serves as the point of contact for related issues.
• Performs construction inspections and coordinates plan reviews with other divisions and permit applicants.
• Conducts and oversees plan review.
• Assists field inspection staff with complex commercial / industrial projects.
• Issues building permits.
• Performs field inspections.
• Coordinates information for the adoption of amendments or technical construction codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials common to commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects.
• Knowledge of basic engineering standards and codes.
• Knowledge of safety, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and energy conservation codes.
• Knowledge of modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of blueprints and related specifications.
• Knowledge of workflow management.
• Skill in interpersonal communication.
• Skill in cooperative problem solving.
• Skill in interpreting codes accurately and effectively.
• Skill in enforcing regulations with fairness, tact, and impartiality.
• Skill in analyzing permanent structures to determine conformity with established codes.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Chief Building Official assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include International Building Codes, city ordinances, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK

CONTACTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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