Plans Examiner Community Development

Title: Plans Examiner

Division: Building

Department: Community Development

Annual Wage Range: $70,665 - $78,517

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of full performance technical duties as needed to assure residential building plan compliance with international building codes, city codes, and other applicable requirements; signs off on approved plan specifications.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Building Division Manager and/or Building Official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives and examines residential building plans, including new homes, basement finishes, solar panels, accessory buildings, and miscellaneous plans for compliance with international building codes as to construction, building type, occupancy, fire protection and location of lot; verifies plans to conform to city ordinances (setbacks, height, etc.).

Processes building applications; determines building permit fees following established procedures for building type and size; issues permits for building, plumbing, electrical, sewer, water, heating, cooling and other construction phases as required by law.

Conducts pre-project processes and may coordinate the preparation of various drafts of project documents and specifications; advises architects, engineers, contractors and owners on code and design requirements.

Maintains files on buildings under construction, inspection checks, work notices, soil and concrete tests, etc.; researches into particular problems; suggests solutions; follows up on written agreements between the city and building owners, developers, contractors, etc.

Makes corrections for errors on blueprints; accepts and files building permits; discusses and explains ordinances and codes to concerned home owners and contractors; assumes authority and responsibility for plan corrections as to conformance to city ordinances and codes.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school, plus, two (2) years of specialized or technical course work in building construction, civil engineering, drafting, architecture or a related field;

AND

B.Two (2) years of experience related to some aspect of building construction inspection or plans examining;

OR

C.An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical and energy conservation codes; current construction methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment; drafting techniques.

Skill in various CAD and/or related software applications.

Ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively; ability to read and analyze construction blue prints; ability to perform routine drafting; ability to analyze permanent structures to determine conformity of established codes; ability to develop effective working relationship with the public, fellow workers, supervisors and local professionals; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations; ability to perform with considerable independence in the job.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Utah Driver's license.

Must be an I.C.C. certified Residential Plans Examiner or obtain and maintain within six months of hire.

4.Work Environment:

Tasks require variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking. Frequent travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.

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Disclaimer: In compliance with the ADA, reasonable accommodation will be considered, upon request, on a case-by-case basis during both the pre-employment process and to accommodate post-employment changes in employee physical abilities. Accommodation decisions will be influenced by the need to prevent "undue hardship" to the city. The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check, and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.