Building Plans Examiner I

County of Kauai

8d

About The Position

Reviews and approves moderately complex building plans and specifications for buildings and other structures for conformance with provisions of the building and zoning codes and other related ordinances; approves and issues building and related permits; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and three (3) years of specialized work experience.
• Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Work experience involving one or a combination of the following: Reviewing building plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of laws, codes and/or ordinances; or Supervision of workmanship and materials.

Responsibilities

• Independently reviews and approves moderately complex building plans and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with provisions of the building and zoning codes and other related ordinances
• Checks plans and specifications for requirements such as location of building on property, type of construction allowed, building use and occupancy restrictions, height and area of building allowed, exit facilities sanitation, and ventilation facilities, fire extinguishing systems, etc.
• Checks detailed drawings on foundations, structural framework, exterior walls and openings, floors, stairways, and roofs for compliance with minimum requirements as to size, thickness, and quality of materials used
• Checks for special provisions on height, location, materials used on buildings located in the County’s fire zones
• Notes errors and omissions and changes required in plans
• Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, and others on interpretation of code requirements
• Assists in coordinating the review and routing of plans between all applicable government agencies
• Assists higher level plan examiners in the review and approval of more complex building plans and specifications for residential buildings and structures
• Assists the public with information and questions relating to the code and other building requirements and regulations
• Provides counter service to the public by receiving, reviewing, and routing building permit applications and plans, computing payments, and processing and issuing building and related permits
• Maintains files of subdivision actions and maps
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical for your entire family!
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED