Plans Examiner , II, or III

Plans Examiner Position

Under general supervision, this position performs specialized plan review of residential, commercial and other types of occupancy/use classifications. The position will also provide support for the administration of the minimum housing code and field inspection of construction projects for the installation of new, existing, and remodeled structures. Work may be performed in the following areas of trade certification: plans examination, building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and structural to determine compliance with the current codes and standards adopted by the State and Town.

Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements Work Environment and Physical Demands The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. General and Sensory Requirements The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.

Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.

Heavy Physical Demands This position may require occasional and demanding physical activity. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and more than seventy-five (75) pounds occasionally with assistance. Environment Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in varied indoor and outdoor locations. The noise level is typically variable depending on activities or location.

This position frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, or airborne particles, work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery and may encounter potentially hazardous materials. This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies.

Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently adhering to the Town's mission statement and policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The list below is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of this position and is not all-encompassing.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may revise or change these duties at any time.

• Reviews building construction plans, drawings, calculations, and specifications for compliance with adopted building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, energy, and fire/life safety codes.
• Identifies plan deficiencies and prepares written correction notices; confers with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and the public to resolve code compliance issues.
• Coordinates with field inspection staff to ensure approved plans are interpreted consistently during construction; may perform limited site inspections to verify compliance.
• Reviews proposed occupancy classifications and safety features of structures.
• Assists in the issuance of building permits and calculates applicable review or permit fees.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of plan reviews, correspondence,…