Plans Examiner I, II, or III

Summary Position Overview

Under basic supervision, performs plan reviews for proposed residential and commercial buildings for the Development Services Department; examines building plans before permit issuance and verifies plans are in compliance with building and safety codes, laws, regulations, and standards.

Plans Examiner I

Minimum starting salary: $30.0000 hourly, depending on qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, Business or Public Administration
• 2 years of experience in construction management, building inspection, plan review, or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Plans Examiner certification or alternate approved ICC Plans Examiner certification required within 1 year of employment

Essential Functions

• Performs and facilitates plan reviews for commercial and residential plan review projects; verifies compliance with state and federal building and safety regulations, City policies and department standards
• Communicates with City departments, residents, and contractors to coordinate the resolution of permitting issues and technical questions; issues permit within scope of authority

Plans Examiner II

Minimum starting salary: $33.0000 hourly, depending on qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business or Public Administration
• 3 years of experience in construction management, building inspection, plan review, or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Plans Examiner certification or alternate approved ICC Plans Examiner certification
• One additional approved ICC Plans Examiner certification

Essential Functions

• Performs and facilitates complex and detailed plan reviews for a wide range of commercial and residential development projects, including large-scale and technically challenging applications; independently interprets and verifies compliance with state and federal building and safety regulations, City policies and department standards
• Communicates with City departments, residents, and contractors to coordinate the resolution of permitting issues and technical questions; issues permit within scope of authority

Plans Examiner III

Minimum starting salary: $36.0000 hourly, depending on qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business or Public Administration
• 4 years of experience in construction management, building inspection, plan review, or development; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Plans Examiner certification or alternate approved ICC Plans Examiner certification
• Two additional approved ICC Plans Examiner certifications

Essential Functions

• Performs and facilitates complex and detailed plan reviews for a wide range of commercial and residential development projects, including large-scale and technically challenging applications; independently interprets and verifies compliance with state and federal building and safety regulations, City policies and department standards
• Communicates with City departments, residents, and contractors to coordinate the resolution of permitting issues and technical questions; exercises professional judgment in recommending approvals, corrections, or alternative methods consistent with adopted codes and policies; issues permit within scope of authority
• Assists with training for plan review staff