SENIOR PLAN Analyst; Electrical

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides review, analysis, research and interpretation of construction documents to ensure compliance with various code ordinances and regulations. Examines and reviews construction documents to enforce code compliance and local ordinance procedures related to Electrical. Ensures that construction meets Local and National Building codes, ordinances and technical specifications, various duties. Approves construction documents for issue of building permits. Review and writes requirements for plans which do not meet city building codes.

Meets with the general public, contractors, technical professionals and businesses on preliminary plan reviews, permit requirements and related ordinances and procedures. Researches and evaluates commercial and residential plans, specifications and drawings. Reads and reviews construction documents and plans, architectural and engineer construction documents. Enters data into database to issue building permits. Requires good communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain City procedures and guidelines and other duties as assigned.

The position routinely requires walking, periods of sitting, stooping or bending and/or routine lifting of moderately heavy items, such as plans (up to 40 pounds). There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less than optimal temperature and air conditions.

Requires a related Associate's degree, such as Building Inspection, or the equivalent.

Two years of skilled, journey level experience in building trades, inspection or plan examining (which could include experience as a Permit Specialist) in the area of analysis to be performed are required.

Two additional years of skilled, journey level experience in building trades, inspection or plan examining in the area of analysis to be performed may be substituted for the above degree requirement.

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

• Applicant must possess a Master or Journeyman’s Electrical License
• Must obtain one of the following certifications within 11 months of employment (one per trade): ICC Energy Plans Examiner or ICC Electrical Plans Examiner
• Knowledge of the current Electrical Code and how it applies to reviewing Electrical Plans/Drawings
• Four years of skilled Journeyman level or Master Electrician experience in the Electrical trade
• Valid Commercial Electrical Plan Examiner and/or Electrical Inspector certifications
• ICC building code experience
• Experience reviewing commercial and residential plans, including reading construction documents and plans
• Experience in building design, drafting, architectural and engineer construction, and building construction

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such people possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such people are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

None; however, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

No.

Pay Grade: 18

• Retention:
  Eligible for award of up to $3000.00, upon completion of 24 months employment.
• Relocation:
  Eligible for incentive of up to $1000.00, upon submission of qualifying receipts.
• Certification:
  Eligible for annual incentives of up to $3900.00, upon acquisition of eligible certifications and after completing 6 months on the job.
• Step Increase:
  Salary adjusted by 4.4% upon completion of 24 months of employment;
  Salary adjusted by 2.0% upon completion of 36 months of employment.

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.