Plans Examiner

PLANS EXAMINER

DEPARTMENT:
Land Use & Planning
• SALARY:
Level 8 ($64,531.95 - $93,570.20)
• AFFILIATION:
Non-Union
• FLSA:
Exempt
• ANNOUNCEMENT # 3034001

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 reviews development plans, issues permits, and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with city ordinances and building codes. It also 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.

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 & Planning.

• 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.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or technical college in architecture or engineering and experience in architecture. Minimum of 2 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/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 formulate specifications.

• New hire must obtain two (2) of the following certifications within six (6) months from the date of hire and the remaining two certifications within twenty‑four (24) months:
  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.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

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

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

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Works in outside weather…