JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Building Plans Examiner
Operating Group:
REPORTS TO
Regional Vice President; The Civil / Jurisdictional Engineering Manager is the highest authority for all matters pertaining to operation of the Civil Engineering Group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Review building plans, specifications, and permit applications for compliance with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and other ordinances.
- Conduct thorough examinations of construction plans to verify structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to address code deficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to staff, contractors, and the public regarding code requirements and construction practices. Assist in the training of new plans examiners as needed.
- Represent the department and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive and cooperative working relationships and promoting a culture of compliance and safety.
- Perform field inspections as needed to verify compliance during various stages of construction.
- Document findings and prepare detailed reports of plan reviews and inspections.
- Stay current with developments in building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Participate in meetings, training sessions, and workshops related to building codes and plan review processes.
- Represent the department and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive and cooperative working relationships and promoting a culture of compliance and safety.
- Issue permits for work to be performed.
- Perform assigned duties within the supported agency’s guidance, culture, and approach.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Skills
The requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills to interact professionally with stakeholders and convey technical information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using computer software for drafting, modeling, and plan review (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam).
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to inspection sites as required
Competencies
The requirements listed below are competencies required to perform the job successfully.
- Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be: Broad and extensive engineering experience in planning, development, construction and maintenance of roads bridges, and other transportation facilities.
- Advanced educational/training in civil engineering.
- Demonstrated examples of successful public works project planning, design, construction, and close-out.
Education, Certifications, and Experience
- Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be equivalent to graduation from high school and previous experience in plan reading, plan development, building inspection, construction trades, construction management, or related field preferred.
- ICC Certification as a Plans Examiner (or ability to obtain certification within a specified period).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in building plan review and code compliance, preferably in a municipal or county government setting.
- Strong knowledge of building codes such as International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and other local, state, and national building codes, regulations, and standards.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
- Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; visually inspect work in progress.
- Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Travel Requirements
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
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