Building Plans Examiner

Building Inspector

Performs residential, some commercial, and multi-family, new and existing, building plans examination for the construction permit process.

Applicants should submit a cover letter & resume.

Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Communicates to customers the building code plan review and construction permitting processes.
• Reviews plans and specifications for proposed projects to determine compliance with the City Code of Ordinances.
• Responds to inquiries from contractors and citizens regarding code compliance and building permits.
• Reviews, processes, and issues new and existing construction permits.
• Fast tracks applications such as fences, swimming pools, accessory buildings, decks, patios, and landscape features.
• Meets with construction permit applicants such as engineers, architects, contractors, builders and property owners regarding approval or disapproval of plans; discusses proposed construction to determine compliance with related ordinances, regulations, and directives.
• Reviews, explains, and interprets the building code and regulations relative to the construction plans submitted; explains the methods of modifying plans to comply with the building codes and regulations.
• Researches codes, permits, databases, and archived plans to determine code compliance for existing buildings and requirements for proposed alternatives.
• Assists in examining commercial plans to ensure building code compliance for residential and commercial occupancies for fire / life safety, structural, energy, plumbing, electrical and mechanical.
• Assists customers with their property / building envelope for buildable areas and building codes compliance.
• Calculates construction and utility permit fees; explains and outlines various fee payment options.
• Communicates with Inspection Staff on code and regulation interpretations to improve the overall process and procedures.
• Coordinates with Building Official on estimated projects for future development for budgeting purposes.
• Maintains website information for Building Inspections.
• Manages and maintains permits and plans for records retention for the Inspection Services Department, files documents in the active and inactive file system.
• Assists and coordinates with other City departments in regard to construction.
• Attends development pre-application meetings.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education, training, and experience guidelines : High School diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of full-time plans examining experience. OR Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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Skill in :

Licenses and Certification Requirements : Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history. Possess or has the ability to obtain ICC certification as a Residential Building Inspector OR Residential or Commercial Plans Examiner AND certification as an IECC Residential Plans Examiner / Inspector OR IECC Commercial Plans Examiner within 2 1 / 2 years of employment.

Physical Demands and Working Environment : Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, and use of foot controls. Hiring Range : $25.84 - $32.37, hourly.