On-Call Plans Examiner

Essential Functions

• Perform detailed analysis of residential, accessory, and agricultural building construction plans for compliance with building codes, state energy codes, flood damage prevention code, barrier-free codes, mobile home setup standards, and County ordinances and policies.
• Review engineering calculations, data, and design criteria.
• Cook up the plan review process with other disciplines within the department and outside consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, and homeowners.
• Absorb information and provide it to the public on permits, codes, and code interpretation.
• Ensure that public and private buildings and other construction projects in Skagit County are in compliance with codes and safe to occupy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of current building codes, standards, and other regulations pertaining to construction and development policies.
• Construction methods and materials.
• Local, County, State, and Federal laws, agencies, policies, codes, rules, and regulations applicable to the area of assignment.
• Code Violations at various stages of construction.
• The ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups in clear, concise language appropriate for the purpose and parties addressed.
• The ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply appropriately the terminology, instructions, policies, procedures, legal requirements, and regulations pertinent to the area of assignment.
• The ability to read, understand, and interpret a wide variety of maps, charts, site plans and images, studies, drawings, blueprints, legal descriptions, and other documents applicable to the area of assignment.
• The ability to be resourceful and flexible in seeking solutions.
• The ability to enforce ordinances and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• The ability to plan, schedule, and review the work and performance of subordinates to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
• The ability to operate standard office equipment, including computer (word processing).
• The ability to keep current with new information on changing codes and technology.
• The ability to review plans for conformance with guidelines and codes in a quality and timely manner.
• The ability to communicate with the public effectively, orally and in writing, and to resolve conflicts.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Preferred certifications: International Code Council (ICC) Certified Plans Examiner AND/OR, International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Valid Washington State driver's license.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed in an office environment.
• Occasional fieldwork at various job sites.
• Inspections may require walking on steep or uneven terrain, lifting, crawling, climbing on ladders and forms, entering and exiting awkward or confined spaces.
• Hazards present in a normal office environment.
• Physical hazards may be present during inspection of unsafe job sites.
• Occasional walking on uneven or steep terrain.
• Different hazards in the field such as dogs, upset landowners, etc.

Supplemental Information

• Selection Process: Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.
• Additional Information: Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call: (360) 416-1381.