Building Plans Examiner
Core
Review residential and commercial building permit applications and civil/site plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes, ordinances, state statutes, and federal/state regulations.
Role type
Building Plans Examiner
Builds
Permit approvals for residential and commercial construction
Domain
Construction / Building Codes / Urban Planning
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications, reviewing aerial and floodplain maps, initiating and notifying the public of address changes, explaining and administering development requirements and codes
Preferred skills
Experience in conducting research and analyzing problems related to building construction and land-use controls, customer service experience, Mechanical/plumbing/electrical plan review experience
Technologies
Automated permitting system, computerized geographic information system
Responsibilities
Review residential and commercial building permit applications and civil/site plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances, Review aerial and floodplain maps to gather information to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance, Initiate and notify the public of address changes, Function as a subject matter expert by displaying a thorough and deep understanding of the department's functions, Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff members, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public to explain and administer development requirements and codes
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
