Plans Examiner I

City of Syracuse•Syracuse, NY

14h

About The Position

Reviews routine, non-electrical plans, drawings, and specifications for residential and two-family housing to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Issues permits when plans meet requirements and advises applicants and other concerned parties about changes needed for compliance, potential zoning problems, and necessary variances. The position uses some independent judgment to determine which permit requests should be referred to higher-level technical or administrative staff. Work is reviewed through reports, public complaints, and observation. This class does not supervise other employees and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Architectural Technology, Building Construction Technology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, and one year of work experience (or its part-time equivalent) in construction, repair, or inspection of residential or non-residential structures, or review of plans for code regulations; or
Three years of work experience (or its part-time equivalent) in construction, repair, or inspection of residential or non-residential structures, or review of plans for code regulations; or
Current certification as a New York State Code Enforcement Official; a copy of the certification must be submitted with the application.
Good knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, rules, and regulations related to construction, modification, and additions to residential dwellings and their properties, excluding electrical work.
Good knowledge of materials and practices used in residential construction and alteration, including construction principles and practices.
Working knowledge of construction methods, functions, and physical properties of residential structures.
Ability to read and apply architectural drawings and blueprints to codes, rules, regulations, and laws concerning residential structures.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with public officials, contractors, builders, architects, engineers, and the public.
Ability to use a personal computer to maintain and retrieve code-related data.

Responsibilities

Review routine plans, drawings, and specifications for compliance with applicable federal, state, and city codes, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Advise applicants and other concerned parties about changes needed for compliance and permit issuance.
Issue routine permits for residential and two-family construction, renovations, additions, pools, and fencing.
Advise permit applicants about potential zoning problems and variances needed for permit issuance.
Enter and retrieve relevant data using a personal computer.
File plans for completed and approved projects.
Refer permit requests to higher-level technical or administrative staff when appropriate.