Plans Examiner

Position: PLANS EXAMINER
The City of Wilmington, a leading Delaware employer, is responsible for managing land development, building code enforcement, and zoning regulations to ensure the city's sustainable growth and quality of life through the Department of Land Use and Planning. The Department of Land Use and Planning reviews development plans, issues permits and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with city ordinances and building codes.

Additionally, it is involved in long range planning efforts, such as creating and updating the city's comprehensive plan, which guides future development and land use decisions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plans Examiner is responsible for the review and approval of plans, prints and specifications of complex structures to ensure compliance with the adopted City of Wilmington building, plumbing and mechanical codes. Provides consultation on construction methods and materials for compliance with City codes. This individual reports to the Director of Land Use and Planning.

Additional responsibilities include:

* Complex code analysis, unique problem solving, and communication of code requirements to a vast array of individuals.

* Advises clients in formulating compliance plans with the City's building, plumbing, mechanical, and zoning codes.

* Responsible for logging all incoming plans and or construction projects and tracking their progress through approval.

* Ability to learn plan review in a digital format.

* Review plans and or documents for building energy, accessibility, mechanical, plumbing, and structural plans submitted for permit.

* Coordinates plan review meetings.

* Prepares and maintains records of plans, plan reviews, inspections, letters, and reports prepared or used in connection with all building permits.

* Calculates, processes, and issues building permits to various constituents.

* Conducts field inspections for minor and or major construction projects in the City of Wilmington for compliance with codes.

* Coordinates plan review requirements with building code enforcement inspectors.

* Performs all related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four year college or technical college in architecture or engineering and experience in architecture. Minimum of two years experience as an International Code Council residential plans examiner reviewer or building inspector preferred. Maintain International Code Council certification as a Building Plans Examiner B 3, Residential Plans Examiner R 3, Plumbing Plans Examiner P 3, and Mechanical Plans Examiner M 3 licenses in good standing.

* Knowledge Knowledge and ability to understand architectural and engineering plans and specifications. Knowledge of International Code Council codes. Knowledge of zoning, building, and related codes. Knowledge of waterfront zoning codes and planning policies. Thorough understanding of modern construction methods and materials.

* Skills Excellent communication skills written and oral.

* Abilities Ability to organize and communicate with architects, engineers, contractors, and or developers. Ability to review and analyze plans and documents submitted for building permits to ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and other relevant standards. Ability to understand federal requirements and formulate specifications.

* Licenses As a condition of continued employment with the City, the new hire must obtain two of the following four certifications within six months from the date of hire and must obtain the remaining two certifications within twenty four months from the date of hire.

* International Code Council certification as a Building Plans Examiner B-3.

* Residential Plans Examiner R-3.

* Plumbing Plans Examiner P-3.

* Mechanical Plans Examiner M-3.

* Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

CANDIDATE EVALUATION

Evaluation for this position includes a review of the application materials, certification of qualified applicants, and a panel interview in person or virtual.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

All selected applicants must pass a criminal background investigation and pre employment physical.

* Physical Requirements Works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally required to lift and or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

* Vision Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

* Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to fingers, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

* Location and Schedule Moderate outdoor work is required in the inspection of parcels for zoning compliance. City County Building.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

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