Plans Examiner​/Building Inspector II

job title: plans examiner/building inspector ii
department: community development
reports to: building official
salary: $29.20 - $43.26
hiring range: $29.20 - $36.23, doe
job status: regular, full-time, part-time
flsa status: non-exempt
town status: classified
origination date: 11/1/2018
revision dates: 11/1/2020, 1/15/2023, 8/1/2024, 2/2/2026

performs advanced, full-scope residential and commercial plan review and building inspections to ensure compliance with town adopted codes. Provides information and assistance to homeowners, architects, engineers, and builders applying for and needing permits. Provides technical mentoring and operational support within the building safety division.

this is the advanced-level classification in the plans examiner/building inspector series. It is distinguished from the plans examiner/building inspector i by the performance of complex or high-profile plan review and inspection assignments, provision of technical guidance and mentorship to other inspectors and plans examiners, and the ability to provide operational coverage in the absence of the building official, as assigned.

independently inspects and conducts plan reviews on complex commercial and residential structures for building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, energy conservation, outdoor lighting code, fire, and ada accessibility to ensure compliance with town-adopted codes and ordinances.

prepares, issues, and documents inspection and plan review correction notices using the town’s permitting software system.

provides technical guidance and mentoring to building inspectors and plans examiners on complex commercial and residential plans, inspections, and codes.

assists the building official with inspection scheduling and actively monitors inspection quality and consistency.

acts in the absence of the building official as assigned, including scheduling inspections and responding to code-related issues, complaints, and inquiries.

provides professional, responsive customer service and establishes effective working relationships with town staff, homeowners, contractors, design professionals, business owners, and outside agencies.

attends and participates in pre-construction meetings with town staff, homeowners, contractors, design professionals, developers, business owners, and outside agencies.

prepares and submits routine, recurring and special reports, analyses and recommendations.

performs other duties as assigned.

performs all work duties and activities in accordance with department and/or town policies and procedures.

works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions according to the town’s safety policies and practices.

the above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the town and requirements of the position change.

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

knowledge of current town adopted codes and ordinances.

skills at organizing time and working wisely and efficiently in an environment subject to interruptions and changing priorities.

skills in monitoring and ensuring all inspections and plan reviews are conducted for compliance with town codes, ordinances, industry standards, plans, and specifications.

skills at maintaining accurate records of permits, inspections, and violations.

skills in operating specialized computer software and applications.

knowledge of safety practices on construction sites.

ability to read and interpret project construction plans and specifications.

ability to prepare clear and concise written comments with references to code sections.

ability to resolve issues on non-compliant work with contractors and other agencies.

ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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