Plans Examiner

Summary

Coordinates an interdepartmental construction plan review and permitting process; Regularly confers with the public, contractors, engineers and architects concerning matters pertaining to proposed construction projects; provides guidance and advice concerning procedural, regulatory and technical matters affecting private and public building construction projects; reviews construction documents for conformance to adopted codes and standards, prepares comprehensive written reports and issues building permits.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a contact for the public, contractors and design professionals;
• Serve as a liaison to other regulatory departments and agencies and coordinate an interdepartmental plan review process;
• Review and interpret complex technical information presented in construction plans, documents and shop drawings and determine conformance with established codes and standards;
• Communicate plan review results, compliance issues, and regulatory or procedural information effectively to customers of widely varied backgrounds and technical sophistication levels;
• Interface effectively with Department support staff and field inspection personnel with respect to administrative and technical project-related matters;
• Promote a positive public image and deliver exemplary customer service in a fast-[aced production environment;
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Model code organization certification as a Building Plan Examiner preferred. Completion of a bachelor degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field, or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Municipal plan review and permitting procedures
• International Building and Residential Code requirements for construction
• General building design and construction
• The Texas Engineering and Architectural Practices Acts, as well as other Statues and State Administrative rules affecting the municipal building regulatory function

• Effectively perform all listed essential functions
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Organize, prioritize and multi-task efficiently
• Analyze a technical work problem, evaluated available alternatives, and make recommendations from among the available solutions
• Utilize standard office software

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally walk during a shift
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height