Plans Examiner AF

Analyze, review and inspect residential, commercial or industrial construction building plans to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing codes and ordinances; works directly with the general public, architects, engineers, developers and contractors to verify code compliance of construction drawings; act as liaison for the department in answering questions to the general public as it relates to residential, commercial or industrial building construction plans;

research and provide information on new building codes and regulations, and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to plan review and code compliance.

Minimum requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum number of years of directly related experience:
Five years of general construction experience or experience reading commercial/residential blueprints.

Education and experience preferences:
Seven years’ experience in architecture.

Driver’s License requirement:
Infrequent Driver – Regular Driver's License Required. Endorsements:
None. Note – For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Required certifications, licenses or registrations:
No license or certification required (time given after hire/promotion to obtain certification or licenses).

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: ICC certified inspector or ICC certified plan reviewer.

• General Knowledge of state code, national code and related laws and regulations of construction trades including plans examining principles, practices and techniques.
• Operational characteristics of residential, commercial or industrial building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing systems.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Methods and materials used in construction of residential, commercial or industrial buildings, including electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Principles and practices of residential, commercial or industrial construction plan analysis.
• Advanced principles of mathematics including algebra.
• Technical drawings, advanced mathematics, handbook formulas and tables.
• Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
• Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to assigned area of inspection responsibility.
• Using current editions of the IBC, IRC, NEC, UPC, UMC, & NMAC.

• Must be able to type rapidly and accurately enough to successfully produce documents/spreadsheets.
• Communicate via e-mail, or perform data entry as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the position.
• Use of technology, equipment and software typically used in the office environment.

• Read, interpret, and apply codes, laws, rules, and regulations relative to the work.
• Communicate effectively. Meet and deal effectively with others.
• Analyze residential, commercial or industrial building construction plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Read construction documents, plans and specifications.
• Understand, interpret, research and explain applicable building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Maintain accurate logs and records.
• Perform residential, commercial or industrial building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing plan analysis activities.
• Apply mathematical principles to verify calculations to ensure that drawings and specifications are in compliance with applicable codes.
• Perform basic computer operations using a variety of software.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public, architects, engineers, developers and contractors in a professional manner.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a professional manner.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Use basic office equipment: computer, printer, copier etc.

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