Plans Examiner

This position is being posted as a Plans Examiner (1‑2). The successful candidate will be hired into the position at a level that is commensurate with their individual qualifications and level of experience.

The Plans Examiner 1, under continuing supervision, conducts preliminary reviews of building plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and standards. The Plans Examiner 1 focuses primarily on residential buildings, alterations, and repairs, verifying that plans meet required structural and building system standards. The role also involves providing technical assistance to customers through various channels, including in‑person and electronic communication, and performing on‑site building inspections as needed.

The Plans Examiner 1 is considered the entry level in the professional Plans Examiner series. This position performs preliminary reviews of application plans and documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and issue necessary corrections prior to acceptance of the application. It differs from the Plans Examiner 2, which conducts thorough reviews of construction documents and plans for residential and commercial buildings.

• Reviews permit applications and plans to ensure completeness, conformance, and compliance with department requirements, Building Codes, and local ordinances, resulting in accurate and timely permit issuance.
• Performs preliminary plan checks for small construction projects, such as fences, walls, and room additions, to ensure code compliance and issue permits efficiently.
• Reviews architectural drawings, structural calculations, and specifications submitted with permit applications to verify code compliance and identifies potential issues, ensuring that construction projects meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Reviews building plans and identifies and communicates code deficiencies and required corrections to builders and contractors, ensuring that construction projects are brought into compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepares and distributes correspondence to applicants, architects, engineers, and contractors, providing clear and timely feedback on plan corrections and engineering details, and ensuring that projects are completed to code.
• Conducts site inspections at various stages of construction to verify compliance with building codes and safety standards, identifying and addressing potential issues before they become major problems, and ensuring public safety.
• Provides information and guidance to the public on County Building Codes, ordinances, and construction‑related issues, promoting compliance and educating customers on regulatory requirements.
• Advises building inspectors on structural and other building‑related problems during construction to ensure that construction projects are completed safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to coordinate planning, establish project monitoring systems, and maintain accurate records, ensuring that projects are managed efficiently and effectively.
• Researches construction products and techniques to determine code approval, helping to align the County's standards with best practices.
• Resolves complaints and answers questions from architects, contractors, builders, and members of the public, providing excellent customer service and facilitating successful project outcomes.
• Enforces compliance with building codes and regulations, issuing warnings or stop‑work orders as necessary, and initiating law‑enforcement procedures when public health or safety is at risk, maintaining a safe and compliant built environment.
• Engages in office projects such as designing/updating customer handouts and office forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which are related to this position in the Building Department.

• Reviews construction documents and building plans for new residential and commercial buildings, as well as alterations, to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations, resulting in safe and compliant construction projects.
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