Plans Examiner - (Plumbing & Electrical Preferred)

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to review construction plans and related documents to ensure compliance of proposed construction with applicable codes prior to issuance of permits. The following duties are normal for this position.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, fire prevention codes, life/safety codes, energy codes, accessibility codes, pool codes, and other applicable codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures;
• Researches code-related issues in code books as needed;
• Communicates with other plans examiners, building inspectors, customers, or other staff regarding code interpretation;
• Contacts outside agencies to obtain additional opinions/interpretations on questionable code sections.

Requirements

• Identifies non-compliance issues and corrections required for plans to achieve compliance with codes;
• Ensures necessary corrections are made to plans and meet compliance prior to issuance of permits.

Qualifications

• Performs field inspections as required to review construction of buildings, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, gas systems, electrical systems, and related systems in relation to plans/specifications;
• Aids in the preparation of plan review checklists.

Skills

• Provides technical assistance and information concerning code requirements, code interpretation, code compliance, and related issues;
• Discusses construction plans, the permit process, current status of plan review, problem areas, changes, needed corrections, and contractor responsibilities with property owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and architects;
• Recommends solutions to problems;
• Responds to questions or complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution;
• Provides information and technical expertise to other staff members;
• Assists front counter staff in explaining relevant information to customers.

Benefits

Coordinates plan reviews, permit processing, and other work activities with other staff members, other Town departments, and outside agencies as appropriate.

Pay

Salary range: $X - $Y per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM