Plans Examiner

Description

Act as a technical expert and perform and coordinate work involving the review and examination of building construction, improvement and repair plans and specifications for compliance with non-structural and structural requirements and applicable codes and regulations.

• Review and examine construction documents for residential, commercial and industrial projects.
• Confer with homeowners, business owners, builders, engineers and architects to give information and interpret building codes and regulations.
• Recommend necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Review corrected plans for conformity with requirements.
• Make occasional onsite construction inspections to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Initiate appropriate action to enforce code compliance.
• Prepare correspondence to architects, engineers, contractors and others related to the correction of plans and engineering detail.
• Advise building inspectors on structural and other building related problems arising in the field during construction.
• Cookordinate construction plans examination processes with other City departments and units.
• Monitor changes and new legislation pertaining to assigned work.
• Investigate new materials and substitute materials and new methods of structural design.
• Recommend appropriate changes in the building codes and regulations.
• Perform public counter duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties which may be assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Equivalent to an Associate Degree in engineering, construction technology or a related field and two (2) years of experience equivalent to the City's class of Plans Examiner.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain ICBO or ICC Plans Examiner Certificate at time of application for the position.
• Must possess and maintain an ICC Combination Plans Examiner Certificate or a Combination Inspector with Plans Examiner Certificate within one (1) year of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain Incident Command System (ICS) 100/200 within six (6) months of hire and ICS 300 as soon as available.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Plans examination techniques and methods.
• Techniques, materials and practices in the structural, plumbing, electrical and related construction fields.
• Residential, commercial and industrial construction materials, methods and equipment.
• Applicable codes, regulations and ordinances governing housing and building construction, rehabilitation and alteration, health, and safety and fire prevention.
• Appropriate health and safety and fire prevention construction and building methods.
• Perform detailed analysis and examination of building and construction designs, specifications and plans.
• Apply fundamental engineering and architectural principles and techniques to the solution of residential, commercial and industrial construction problems and objectives.
• Analyze and evaluate building plans, data and reports and reach sound conclusions.
• Organize own work and set priorities.
• Exercise sound, independent judgment with established guidelines.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, City staff, agencies, homeowners, builders, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and others.
• Principles and practices of emergency management.
• Aid with post emergency damage assessment.
• Train others in work procedures.
• Computer applications and software related to the work including Microsoft Office.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during work.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

• Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time.
• Strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Agility to traverse various terrains and construction sites.
• Vision to read printed materials.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.

Supplemental Information

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation and drug screen.
• The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.
• Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
• For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefit Package

• No Nevada state income tax.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election.
• No Social Security Medicare deduction of 1.45%.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Annual leave.
• Sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Worker's Compensation.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available.
• Voluntary additional insurance plans available.
• Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available.

Additional Information

• Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election.
• No Social Security Medicare deduction of 1.45%.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Annual leave.
• Sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Worker's Compensation.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available.
• Voluntary additional insurance plans available.
• Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available.