Building Plans Examiner

Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted or evaluated at the discretion of the City.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid Texas Driver's License. Ability to obtain applicable ICC certification(s) within a timeframe established by the Building Official.

• Education: Associate degree or higher in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred. Relevant municipal permitting, construction, inspection, or plan-review experience may substitute for formal education as determined by the City.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  ICC Permit Technician, ICC Residential Plans Examiner, ICC Building Plans Examiner, ICC Residential Building Inspector, and/or ICC Commercial Building Inspector
• Experience: Experience working in a municipal building or development-services department is strongly preferred. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience involving one or more of the following areas is preferred:
  Municipal building permitting, Building inspections, Construction, Plan review, Development services, Code administration, Architectural or engineering support.

The Plan Reviewer / Permit Coordinator performs technical and administrative duties supporting the City of Freeport's building permitting, plan review, inspection, zoning, and development processes.

The position is responsible for coordinating permit applications from initial submittal through permit issuance and project completion; conducting residential and limited commercial plan reviews within the employee's qualifications and authority; identifying code deficiencies; communicating correction requirements; maintaining permitting records; and assisting contractors, design professionals, property owners, developers, and the general public.

Final interpretations of adopted building codes, ordinances, alternative methods of construction, significant code modifications, and matters requiring Building Official approval remain under the authority of the Building Official.

The position works closely with the Building Official, inspectors, Planning and Zoning staff, Fire Marshal, Public Works, Engineering, Floodplain Administration, Health, Code Compliance, and other City departments to provide an efficient and customer-focused development review process.

Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews residential and commercial construction documents within assigned level of authority for compliance with City-adopted building codes, ordinances, zoning requirements, and applicable state requirements.
• Reviews permit applications, site plans, floor plans, foundation plans, construction details, specifications, and supporting documentation for completeness.
• Identifies code deficiencies and prepares clear written plan-review comments and correction notices.
• Reviews revised plans and supporting documents submitted in response to plan-review…