Plans Examiner

Salary : $70,000.00 - $72,000.00 Annually

Location : Augusta, GA

Job Type : Full Time Permanent

Job Number : 201203654

Department : PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Division : BUILDING INSPECTIONS

Opening Date : 10 / 14 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

DESCRIPTION

Under direction of the Building Official, examines plans, and specifications for multi-family commercial, and industrial buildings or structures for compliance with applicable City and State codes and standards. Prepares detailed plan correction reports, confer and coordinate plan review process and code requirements with architects, engineers, contractors, and owner / builders. Receives general administrative direction from Building Official and Senior Plan Examiners.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Reviews plans, designs, calculations, and specifications for residential, commercial, and industrial structures for compliance with applicable adopted codes and standards, accepted engineering practices, and structural integrity. Notifies contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners of plan deficiencies and alternate solutions.

Maintains a plan routing and filing system.

Performs field inspection and consultation as required to assist Building Inspectors, contractors, or applicants with construction questions or issues.

Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Ability to interpret technical codes, ordinances and standards.

Operated modern office equipment and computers including specialized computer applications

Good communication skills, both oral and written

Licensing :

Must possess a valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

Hiring grade is based on experience and certifications as outlined below. All applicants will be considered for grade 19. A higher entry level salary grade could be warranted depending on years of experience and ICC certifications.

Plans Examiner I

This is a mid-level Plans Examiner position.

Education : High school diploma or G.E.D

Experience : Three (3) years of experience in building code compliance, reading / examining building plans, or construction technology.

Certification : Must obtain an ICC commercial Plans Examiner certification within 9 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications)

Five (5) years of experience in building code compliance, reading / examining building plans, or construction technology.

Two (2) years' experience working in an inspection department setting.

Plans Examiner II

This is a Senior Plans Examiner position.

Education : Associate's Degree or equivalent

Experience : Seven (7) years of experience in building code compliance, reading / examining building plans, or construction technology.

Certification : Four (4) ICC Certifications from the Commercial Codes with two (2) of the certifications being in commercial plans examination.

Preferred Qualifications)

Seven (7) years of experience in building code compliance, reading / examining building plans, or construction technology.

Five (5) years' experience working in an inspection department setting.

OTHER

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES :

Human Interaction : Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and / or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

Equipment : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and / or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and / or advisory data and information.

Math : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

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 workstation.

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.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes :

Vacation

Holiday

Sick

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pension

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below :

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms?

Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?

To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his / her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months?

If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded)

Which of the following best describes your education and experience in building code compliance, reading / examining building plans, or construction technology? (Must show relevant education and detailed work experience in order to be considered.)

Please list any ICC Certifications that you currently possess.

This position requires the incumbent to read and correct architectural plans. Do you meet these requirements of both? (Must be able to read and correct architectural plans to be considered for this position.)

This position requires driving a county vehicle and the incumbent to be at least 21 years of age. Are you at least 21 years of age?

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.)

Required Question

Salary : $70,000 - $72,000