Plan Examiner

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

About The Position

Performs professional technical work reviewing plans, blueprints, site plans, and specifications submitted with a building permit application or site development for the construction of new residential and commercial structures. Other duties include hosting meetings, receiving and resolving staff questions and citizen complaints, performing field inspections, and ensuring compliance with building codes, subdivision regulations, and other County rules. Other duties as required. Positions in this class perform routine technical and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Requires two (2) years' experience in reading and interpreting architectural/engineering plans, blueprints, site plans, and drawings.
Must obtain Certification as an International Code Council Inspector and a Certification as an International Code Council Plan Examiner within six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine plans and specifications of residential and commercial structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical installation to ensure code and regulations compliance
Advise architects, designers, contractors, and owners on code and design requirements.
Interpret code and regulation requirements and assists building inspectors with difficult or unusual code requirements.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
A detailed, working knowledge of current regulations and limitations of all codes and ordinances enforced by the County.
Prepares various department documents requiring knowledge of department policies, programs, and procedures and which may involve researching, compiling, analyzing, retrieving and/or summarizing data.
Performs other related duties as required.