Plan Examiner

About the role

This is technical and professional work which involves the examination of plans and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with the City's building, accessibility, energy conservation, and related construction codes. Considerable independence is exercised in the performance of duties; however, general guidance is received from a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Examines construction documents prior to issuing building permits for compliance with the city's building, energy conservation, accessibility, and zoning codes and ordinances
• Confers with architects, engineers, and contractors prior to finalization of drawings to explain and interpret codes and to ensure proper design and construction methods and materials
• Researches and responds to questions from contractors, architects, engineers, and the public concerning building, accessibility, energy conservation, and related construction codes
• Coordinates the review of construction codes and ordinances and prepares recommendations for their adoption
• Serves as the administrator to the Building Board of Review, preparing the agenda, attending meetings, and providing interpretation of codes and ordinances at issue
• Develops educational materials and hand-outs that provide information about the city's construction codes and permit processes
• Prepares the permit, licensing, inspection, construction codes, and other division-related information for availability on the city's website
• Gives presentations at seminars, school and university classes, professional organizations, and various governmental agencies
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Requirements

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or a similar field AND Two (2) years of experience in design, construction, plan review, or inspection of building construction and the interpretation of building and related codes OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications: Depending upon the position: Must be certified as a Residential Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire OR Must be certified as a Commercial Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire OR Must be certified as a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Knowledge of building, accessibility, energy conservation, zoning, and related construction codes and ordinances
• Knowledge of