Plans Examiner

City of Aubrey•Aubrey, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Plans Examiner is responsible for reviewing building plans for compliance with city ordinances, building codes and state regulations while providing excellent customer service to engineers, architects, builders, and citizens. This role involves reviewing commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with various City, State, and Federal rules and regulations, including Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, Planned Development Ordinances, and Development Agreements. The Plans Examiner will provide technical assistance, coordinate with design professionals, and furnish information to the public regarding building code requirements. The position also includes monitoring application status, facilitating corrections, maintaining plan review records, assisting the Chief Building Official, and providing backup support to inspections and permitting.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalency and six (6) years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Ability to manage databases and spreadsheets.
Ability to provide excellent customer service skills.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to perform general office procedures, typing and computer skills.
Consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
Knowledge of construction codes, ordinances, technical manuals, building plans, and construction drawings.
Knowledge of architectural design principles and techniques.
Knowledge of building rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
Knowledge of research methods to respond to building code and ordinance inquiries.
Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software.
Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
Ability to work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures.
Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to review construction plans for compliance with building, zoning, health and safety codes and ordinances.
Ability to plan and implement plan review processes and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
I.C.C. Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Residential Plans Examiner Certifications
Knowledge of computer software such as Bluebeam and MGO.

Responsibilities

Reviews commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations for compliance with applicable Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, Planned Development Ordinances, and Development Agreements adopted by the City of Aubrey.
Provides technical assistance and coordination with design professionals, owners, and contractors to expedite permit approval.
Furnishes information to the citizens, builders, architects, and engineers, regarding the requirements of building codes.
Monitors status of pending applications.
Facilitates corrections to be made when deficiencies exist and may assist builders, owners, and design professionals in determining how corrections are to be made to ensure conformance.
Ensures accuracy when entering and maintaining plan review records into computer files.
Manages and maintains records and documents collected and created for plan reviews performed by the City.
Assists Chief Building Official with various projects.
Provides backup support to inspections and permitting.
Maintains a current knowledge of local ordinances and building codes.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.