Plans Examiner

Responsibilities

• Reviews commercial and residential construction plans, specifications, calculations, and related documents for compliance with applicable building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Examines site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural details, and construction documents to verify compliance with Town requirements prior to permit issuance.
• Identifies code deficiencies, prepares written review comments, and communicates required corrections or revisions to applicants, contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners.
• Mets with design professionals, contractors, developers, and the public to discuss plan review comments, code requirements, and project compliance issues.
• Interprets and applies adopted building codes, Town ordinances, development regulations, and applicable state requirements in a consistent and professional manner.
• Aids permit staff and Building Official with technical review questions related to commercial and residential construction documents.
• Maintains accurate records of plan reviews, comments, approvals, revisions, permit status, and related correspondence.
• Reviews revised plans and resubmittals to verify that prior comments have been addressed and that changes remain code compliant.
• Participates in the review and improvement of internal plan review procedures, forms, checklists, and workflow processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Aids in responding to questions from internal staff, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding code requirements and permitting processes.

Requirements

• Associate degree in construction technology, architecture, engineering technology, building codes administration, or related field and moderate experience in plan review, construction, inspections, code enforcement, or related work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner required within two (2) years of hire. ICC Certified Residential Plans Examiner preferred or required within one (1) year of hire.
• ICC certifications in Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspection required within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience reviewing commercial and residential construction plans strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Tennessee.

Qualifications

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently requires sitting, repetitive motions, and reaching with hands and arms; occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Benefits

• 88% Town paid health coverage for employee and up to family plan, including a wellness program and multiple EAP plans.
• 100% Town paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and LTD.
• Optional STD, FSA, Additional Life for family, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.
• 401k Retirement plan that includes a 6% Town contribution (no match required) and a matching program upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Paid Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave).
• Park and Recreation Discounts.
• Student Loan Repayment Options.