Mechanical and Plumbing Plans Examiner

MOS CODES: NONE Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED or higher and four (4) years of journey-level HVAC installation or modification experience or mechanical inspection experience.

Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector is required by the time of appointment, ICC certification as Mechanical or Plumbing Plans Examiner is required within six (6) months of the date of employment;
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.

Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing following federal regulations.

Under general supervision, review plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, repair, removal, or replacement of gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems.

Review plan specifications for permits regarding gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Involves:
Receive, review, and forward plans and specifications to determine code compliance resulting in the issuance of a permit to construct, alter, repair, move, demolish, or replace gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems. Verify that plan specifications are drawn to scale with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the nature and character of work to facilitate the determination of compliance with technical code.

Include in the review plumbing fixture count, number of bathrooms, heat systems including duct size and heat controls, and gas appliances properly designed and vented. Ensure piping arrangement and sizing, and verify that mathematical calculations meet code specifications. Note noncompliance on plans and correction sheets and suggest modifications to plans. Submit detailed reports of noncompliance to the builder for corrections, approve and sign plans meeting code.

Issue occupancy certificates to builder or owner when completed.

Assist in review, revision, and update of current codes. Involves:
Propose and implement studies to improve and update mechanical, gas, and plumbing codes. Interpret codes and regulations for architects, engineers, contractors, plumbers, mechanics, HVAC, and the public. Answer telephone inquiries related to permitting process and code compliance. Assist at the counter with permit requests and review of plans. Approve permits. Perform field inspections to assist inspectors with difficult or unusual code requirements.

File reports in computer databases. Recommend procedures to improve services.

Note:

Applicants with foreign degrees, transcripts, and diplomas must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.