Plans Examiner

Plans Examiner

Hourly Wage: $29.90 (higher starting pay may be offered depending on education and experience).

Position:
Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt, Benefited. Open until filled. Status:
Being reviewed starting 12/19/25.

Under the direction of the Building Services Director, the Plans Examiner is responsible for ensuring compliance with provisions of the municipal code pertaining to violations of building code through plan review and building inspections.

• Perform a variety of full performance technical duties as needed to assure building plan compliance with local uniform building and zoning codes.
• Receive and examine building plans for compliance with uniform building code as to construction, building type, occupancy, fire protection, and location on lot; verify plans to conform to city ordinances within time guidelines set by the department; interpret regulations and codes to builders and property owners to assist them in correcting construction plans to meet established standards.
• Process building applications; determine building permit fees and impact fees following established procedures for building, plumbing, electrical, water, heating, cooling, energy, and other construction phases as required by law.
• Conduct pre‑project processes and may coordinate the preparation of various drafts of project documents and specifications; advise architects, engineers, contractors, and owners on code and design requirements; make corrections for errors on blueprints; discuss and explain ordinances and codes to concerned homeowners and contractors; assume authority and responsibility for plan corrections as to conformance to city ordinances and codes.
• May perform as building inspector; visit building sites or existing buildings to perform inspections including zoning, yard location, footing, foundation, frame, electrical, plumbing, energy, and heating to assure compliance to building codes and ordinances, when needed.
• Assist customers with questions and issue permits; help maintain complex filing system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Experience:
  
  One to three (1‑3) years of experience related to above duties.
• Special
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Valid Utah Class D Driver's License.
• Certification: ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification (B3) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy conservation codes; modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment; drafting techniques.
• Skill in diplomacy, critical thinking, and cooperative problem solving.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products.
• Ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively; to read and analyze construction blueprints; to perform routine drafting; and to analyze permanent structures to determine conformity of established codes.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to perform advanced mathematical calculations; and to perform with considerable independence in the job.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, local professionals, City staff, and the public.

• Environment:
  Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Physical:
  Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard;
  
  and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision:
  See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing:
  Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Attendance/
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Employee is expected to be in City offices during normal business hours with Department Head discretion to offer flexibility with scheduling options. Employee may be required to work extended hours, including some evenings.