Plans Examiner II

Plans Examiner II

The City of Arvada is seeking an experienced Plans Examiner II to review residential and commercial construction plans, ensure compliance with building codes, and provide exceptional customer service throughout the permitting process.

This role offers the opportunity to work with contractors, architects, engineers, and homeowners while helping shape safe, high-quality development in our growing community. If you're passionate about code compliance, problem-solving, and delivering excellent service, we encourage you to apply.

• Assists with building permit intake and permit issuance.
• Performs simple over-the-counter plan review for small residential projects.
• Interprets and applies building code requirements to review building plans for new single and multi-family residential construction, additions, and alterations, while also explaining building ordinances and codes to customers.
• Verifies all permit documentation is submitted and all required reviews are completed by other City departments prior to permit approval or CO/TCO issuance.
• Calculates building square footage, permit fees, and use tax.
• Coordinates and attends various construction meetings to educate the customer on building code and permitting requirements.
• Maintains comprehensive computer records by documenting code violations, entering review results, conducting online research for installation instructions, product listings, and specific requirements, while also reviewing building plan records, both digitally and in written form.
• Establishes professional working relationships with contractors, engineers, architects, property owners and other city employees.
• Provides timely information for a variety of people concerning city building, fire and other codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Identifies, documents, and reports any problems or violations to the building official.
• Performs field inspections to assist Building Inspectors with workload as needed.
• Assist with the review and adoption of the building codes.
• Maintains professional certifications and licenses.
• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

• Attends various meetings and seminars as required.
• Provides training and guidance to Plans Examiner I.
• Performs site investigations, when necessary, to verify adherence to city building codes and other relevant ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of a variety of inspection processes, construction practices, codes, and standards.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and its materials, methods, and practices in all the trades.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and national codes.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to read and interpret building construction plans, site plans, technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong customer service skills with emphasis on conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates proficiency in permitting and inspection software used by the building division, and participates in training and troubleshooting to support staff and ensure efficient system use.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to review permits, building plans, and applications for completeness and compliance to the building codes.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to inspect building construction for conformity to building codes and standards.
• Ability to perform basic structural calculations.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Plans Examiner and International Code Council (ICC) Building Plans Examiner certification.
• Two (2) additional commercial plans examiner certifications and two (2) additional plan review or building inspection certifications.
• A valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.

• High School/GED

• Yes

• Five (5) years of building inspection or plan examination experience, three (3) of which areas a Plans Examiner I or equivalent in another municipal/governmental setting. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

• Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.

• Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

• Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to…