Building Plans Examiner

MOS Codes:
None

Education and Experience:

A High School diploma or GED or higher, and four (4) years journey level building trades, or architectural/engineering design experience, or construction code inspection or plan review experience.

Licenses and Certificates:
International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Building Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment. ICC Certification as a Building, Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector within six (6) months of date of appointment. Valid Texas Class "C" driver license or equivalent from another state.

• Under general supervision, review residential, industrial and commercial plans for compliance with building, zoning, fire and accessibility codes, ordinances and standards.
• Review and study current and proposed building codes to become familiar with their use and application.
• Conduct zoning and building construction verifications by telephone, fax or direct contact with contractors, appraisers, engineers, real estate agents, corporations, developers, or other interested parties.
• Approve permit applications for rock wall construction, residential additions, remodels, swimming pools, mobile home placement, and other vendor permit applications.
• Provide technical support assistance:
  Work at customer counter to issue written permits, explain reviewer comments, process permit applications to establish proper routing, and assist public with general submittal requirements.
• Answer telephone and written inquiries regarding code verifications and requirements.
• Provide information on status of submitted plan reviews.
• Maintain computer databases for tracking of plan routing process.
• Conduct meetings to provide guidance for the development of future projects and for change of building occupancy.
• Assist public with optional construction methods and materials.
• Authorize time extensions on building permits or reactivation of expired permits.
• Assist code enforcement division, less experienced plan reviewers, and field inspectors with specific code questions to determine compliance.
• Assist zoning administrator in conducting research of permits, zoning issues, and case studies for Zoning Board of Adjustment.
• Assist management staff and city departments by researching zoning and land use information.
• Conduct field inspections.