Plans Examiner

Draper City • Draper, UT

2d • $32 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Building Official, the Plans Examiner performs complex technical reviews of residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure compliance with municipal building codes and support approval of construction plans. The role interprets blueprints to help protect public safety and health. It also assists building inspectors with difficult or unusual code matters, maintains plan-checking records, participates in pre-construction activities, responds to questions from city departments, and reviews construction issues and work in progress for compliance with adopted codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience in related fields; education may be substituted for years of experience.
• Combination inspector certification required.
• Plans examiner certification.
• Valid Utah driver's license.
• Knowledge of general construction practices, principles of construction and basic planning principles, and adopted construction codes as amended by the State of Utah and Draper City.
• Skill with MS Office, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation preparation, desktop publishing, and various HRIS software programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to review and approve use of structural materials, including verifying concrete reinforcing, construction joints and beams, and wall, floor, and roof compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, prepare clear and concise materials, work effectively in stressful situations, coordinate with city staff and representatives of other organizations, establish effective working relationships, and meet deadlines and measurable results.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or two years of higher education in architecture, construction technology, trades, drafting, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar reviewing software.

Responsibilities

• Examine plans and specifications for residential, commercial, industrial, public, and other developments to ensure compliance with adopted construction codes.
• Review building plans.
• Assist building inspectors with difficult or unusual code matters.
• Prepare and maintain plan-checking records.
• Conduct or attend pre-construction activities.
• Answer questions from other city departments regarding adopted construction codes.
• Review contractor and homeowner problems and provide assistance.
• Inspect buildings under construction for compliance with adopted construction codes.
• Interpret adopted construction codes as applicable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP, with an employer HSA contribution of up to $3,400 per benefit year for family plans) effective date of hire, or medical cash out.
• Gym and wellness incentive program reimbursement.
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match, effective date of hire.
• Enrollment in Utah Retirement System (URS).
• Employer-paid life insurance of $150,000.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 13 holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after completion of new-hire probation.

What This Job Offers

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