Plans Analyst - Part Time; Planning - Building & Safety

Position: Plans Analyst - Part Time (Planning - Building & Safety(
Position Summary

Analyze, review and inspect residential, commercial or industrial construction building plans to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing codes and ordinances; work directly with the general public, architects, engineers, developers and contractors to verify code compliance of construction drawings; act as liaison for the department in answering questions to the general public as it relates to residential, commercial or industrial building construction plans;

research and provide information on new building codes and regulations, and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to plan review and code compliance.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

* Analyze residential, commercial or industrial building plans to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing codes and ordinances.

* Coordinate plan-checking activities with other departments; route plans, comments and specifications to appropriate departments, divisions or outside consultants.

* Review foundation plans for modular buildings and site built construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes ordinances and regulations.

* Maintain accurate and detailed records, and prepare analytical or statistical reports when required.

* Maintain awareness of new building codes and regulations.

* Respond to inquiries from the public, architects, engineers, developers and contractors regarding applicable codes and regulations, and construction plans.

* Perform preliminary code analysis of proposed building projects for owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

* Process building code review analysis comments for building permit issuance approval.

* Assist Permitting and Fas Trax staff to expedite the plan review process.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

* Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection.

* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education , Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High School diploma or GED; and

Eight (8) years of experience in construction plan review or commercial or residential installation of building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting and carrying.