Experienced Plans Examiner

City Of Leawood Kansas • Leawood, KS

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About The Position

THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for a
 Plans Examiner

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Plans Examiner within the Code and Building Services Department. The ideal candidate will enjoy reviewing and evaluating a mix of new and old residential and commercial building plans and permits.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in construction codes administration or equivalent.
• Must have or be able to obtain an ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner or equivalent within a time frame determined by the Director of Codes and Building Services.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Science and Technology or equivalent, with at least three (3) years of construction codes administration, plans review, or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a Plans Examiner or Building Inspector in a municipality role.
• Have or be able to achieve ICC Certifications as an Electrical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Accessibility Plans Examiner, and Mechanical Plans Examiner.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing commercial and residential construction and renovation plans and specifications for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy codes, and referenced standards for compliance with adopted City codes, ordinances and accepted engineering practices.
• Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate files of plan reviews, results of special inspections, and permit applications.
• Responsible for reviewing permit applications for compliance with applicable City codes, ordinances, and accepted engineering practices.
• Oversee inspections completed by third-party engineers and qualified inspectors, ensuring inspections meet the necessary code requirements.
• Responsible for the structural plan drawings and calculations review and approval of wood frame structures per accepted engineering practice.
• Assist the City’s Engineering department in conducting preliminary plan reviews for commercial and residential projects.

Benefits

• From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off.
• The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities that could increase the employee's experience, training, and pay.
• Employees also receive a Time-in-Service Bonus equal to 5% of their annual salary every three years of employment on their anniversary date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level