Plans Examiner I/II
City of Thornton•Thornton, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
The City of Thornton is seeking a Plans Examiner to review construction plans and ensure compliance with various City codes, ordinances, and standards. The hiring level will depend on the candidate's experience, education, and qualifications, with two levels available: Plans Examiner I and Plans Examiner II. The City offers an excellent benefits package, generous time off, and a comprehensive wellness program. Plans Examiner I, under immediate supervision, performs routine and moderately complex technical plans review and permit/license approvals. Plans Examiner II, under general supervision, is a journey-level position performing complex plans review with considerable independence and may train other staff.
Requirements
- Plans Examiner I: High school diploma or GED; and three years' experience in construction or related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Plans Examiner II: High school diploma or GED; and seven years of city or county plans examining, building inspection, or related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Plans Examiner I: Residential Plans Examiner (R3) certification from the International Code Council (ICC) required within the first year of employment.
- Plans Examiner II: Residential Plans Examiner (R3) certification from the International Code Council (ICC), Commercial Building Plans Examiner (B3), and Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) OR Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2), and Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) OR Commercial Plumbing Inspector (P2).
- Ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Thornton and the department.
- Skill in interpreting and explaining building codes.
- Skill in performing building inspections.
- Ability to track plans at various stages of the review and approval process.
- Ability to provide quality customer service.
- Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, builders, contractors and community members.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances related to construction and building inspection.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of construction design.
- Skill in reviewing commercial and residential construction blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications for compliance with building codes.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with other departments to have plans reviewed for compliance with fire, zoning, and other building codes.
- Ability to recommend modifications for meeting building codes.
- Ability to research, develop and lead formal and informal presentations and discussions with diverse groups.
- Ability to interpret, understand, and comply with complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate information accurately.
Responsibilities
- Reviews commercial and residential construction blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications for compliance with building codes, ordinances and standards.
- Assists with permit and license approvals.
- Coordinates with other staff and departments to have plans reviewed for compliance with fire, zoning, and other building codes.
- Tracks plans at various stages of the review/approval process.
- Consults with engineers, architects, contractors, and citizens to interpret and explain building codes.
- Recommends modifications for meeting building codes.
- Writes letters to building owners and architects to apprise them of comments received and approval status.
- Answers questions on building codes.
- Provides customer services to the general public and responds to inquiries, concerns or complaints.
- Creates and maintains project files.
- Meets with inspectors in the field to provide clarification of issues on site regarding special or atypical inspections.
- Performs inspections upon request.
- May provide training on plans examining procedures.
- May be required to work overtime.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
- Generous time off accruals
- Comprehensive wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
