Plans Examiner I-III

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

Salary Range: $30.56/HR - $49.82/HR, DOQ/E

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines residential and commercial plans for building code and ordinance compliance; makes any corrections needed to assure such compliance.
• Verifies square foot evaluations and submittal accuracy.
• Approves or disapproves applications for building and related permits.
• Advises and educates property owners, architects, builders and engineers on matters regarding building code compliance and zoning ordinances.
• Calculates fee valuation for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits.
• Communicates with relevant Town departments prior to issuance of permits for approval.
• Assists with pre-application meetings.
• Prepares reports on code review; coordinates reviews with other departments.
• Researches codes for adoption and amendments.
• May perform inspections when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Plans Examiner I:

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience: One (1) year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• • Colorado Driver License

Preferred Qualifications:

• • ICC Plans Examiner Certification or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire

Plans Examiner II:

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience: Three (3) years’ related experience in a building department field and plans examiner duties; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• • Colorado Driver License

Preferred Qualifications:

• • ICC Plans Examiner Certifications in multiple trades
  • Commercial and Residential plan review experience

Plans Examiner III

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience: Five (5) years of plan review experience in a Building Inspection Department: or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• • Valid Colorado Drivers License
  • Current ICC (B3) Building Plans Examiner certification
  • Current ICC (R3) Residential Plans Examiner certification
  • Current Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3)
  • Current Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3)
  • Electrical Plans Examiner (E3) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of commercial and residential building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Skill in reading blue prints, architectural drawings, and engineering drawings.
• Math skills to calculating permit fees and square footage measurements.
• Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes, the Town ordinance, and architectural drawings.
• Ability to utilize a variety of tools and equipment, such as architect and engineering scales and a planimeter.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical work to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials up to 25 pounds
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting  
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals

Equipment Used:

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Candidate must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $31 - $50