Plans Examiner 1

Overview

This position works 37.5 hours per week and offers remote work up to two days a week.

This position performs technical work in the Building and Planning Department. Under direct supervision, an employee in this classification reviews residential building construction plans for completeness, accuracy and compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical and other codes. Duties include communication of design requirements to architects, engineers, and the public. This may include performing on-site inspections necessary to complete a review and answering questions from applicants or designers regarding code compliance.

Plans Examiner 1 position is the first entry level classification in the three-tiered Building and Planning Plans Examiner series. Incumbents initially work under close supervision and may be uncertified. Plans Examiner 1 position will generally be reviewing plans for one and two-family dwellings, townhouses, accessory structures, smaller commercial, and multifamily projects. As experience and knowledge are obtained, duties will include review of more complex projects.

At the discretion of the Building Director, Plans Examiner positions may be specifically assigned to review any of the building occupancy classifications / categories, or combination thereof, as the department's workloads and operational needs require.

Responsibilities

• Reviews residential construction plans for conformance with building and construction codes.
• May review light commercial construction plans for code compliance based upon certification level in the discipline under review and assist in review of plans for other disciplines under the direct supervision of and final review by a supervisor. Light commercial shall be limited to buildings three (3) stories or less in height of V-A or V-B construction type. Review is limited to the following general building use / categories : apartments, office, one-story buildings of retail (excluding Malls), and minor tenant improvements.
• Assists in identifying plan discrepancies with established codes or regulations and advises of corrective action of non-compliance of codes in accordance with departmental policy before building permits are issued.
• Provides information to architects, engineers, and the public regarding code compliance and plan corrections.
• Work is performed with some independence under the general supervision of a superior who reviews work periodically through reports, conferences and meetings.
• At the discretion of the Building Official, Plans Examiner positions may be specifically assigned to review any of the building occupancy classifications / categories, or combination thereof, as the department's workloads and operational needs require.
• Coordinates plan reviews with other departments, agencies and staff.
• Reviews requests, acts upon applications and may inspect work relating to permits.
• Researches proposed alternate materials and methods of construction for conformance with applicable standards.
• Interprets ordinances and codes for applicability to projects under review.
• Verify computer permit data is correct per the submittal documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs other related duties as required / assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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