Plans Examiner I

Essential Functions

• Receives, reviews and analyzes routine building site and construction plans and architectural drawings submitted for permit to determine compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
• Provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements: discusses problem areas with property owners and contractors; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions or complaints concerning code violations.
• Interprets, administers and enforces the provisions of applicable local, state, and federal development codes: researches code-related issues in code books as needed; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Maintains records of all plans review activities: prepares, submits, and files inspection reports, permits, building plans, and other relevant documents.
• Performs coordinator role for the county's electronic plan review system: intakes plans, distributes to appropriate departments for review, assemble departmental comments and provide them to applicant, ensures that all reviewing agencies approve plans in a timely and accurate manner.
• Captures and coordinates plan review and approval meetings; acts as chair; coordinates files, plans and associated paperwork for meetings; assures compliance with federal wetlands laws and state erosion control laws; assures proper fees and collection prior to permit issue.
• Reviews preliminary and final plats of subdivisions, town homes and condominiums for compliance with platting laws, County ordinances and development standards.
• Affords assistance to customers with general questions concerning the development process, wetlands, floodplain, tree ordinance, permits and plats; meets with professionals and the general public to discuss design issues and explain regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in construction trades, building technology, or related field required; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in construction or code enforcement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must acquire required licenses, certifications or equivalent education within the probationary period for the position.

Physical Abilities

• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

• Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.