Plans Examiner

Under general supervision, the Plans Examiner is responsible for reviewing building plans for compliance with city ordinances, building codes and state regulations while providing excellent customer service to engineers, architects, builders, and citizens.

• Reviews commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations, including applicable Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, Planned Development Ordinances, and Development Agreements adopted by the City of Aubrey.
• Provides technical assistance and coordination with design professionals, owners, and contractors to expedite permit approval.
• Furnishes information to the citizens, builders, architects, and engineers regarding the requirements of building codes.
• Monitors status of pending applications.
• Facilitates corrections when deficiencies exist and may assist builders, owners, and design professionals in determining how corrections are to be made to ensure conformance.
• Ensures accuracy when entering and maintaining plan review records in computer files.
• Manages and maintains records and documents collected and created for plan reviews performed by the City.
• Assists the Chief Building Official with various projects.
• Provides backup support to inspections and permitting.
• Maintains current knowledge of local ordinances and building codes.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalency and six (6) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

• Bilingual in Spanish
• I.C.C. Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Residential Plans Examiner Certifications