Senior Plans Examiner - Planning and Development Services (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

92d • $28 - $33

About The Position

The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a culture of inclusion, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. The Senior Plans Examiner reviews, examines, and analyzes residential, commercial and multi-family building plans and specifications for compliance with City Building, Zoning, and other applicable Codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience as a city planner, arborist, architect, municipal development plans examiner, building inspector, building contractor, construction superintendent or municipal position with responsibility for building/municipal development code interpretation/enforcement.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Must be able to obtain ICC Certification in an appropriate discipline within one (1) year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering or Building Construction field plus one (1) year of the required experience.
• Associate degree in Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering or Building Construction field plus three (3) years of the required experience.
• Associate degree in Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering or Building Construction field plus ICC Building or Residential certification plus two (2) years of the required experience.
• High School or GED plus ICC Building or Residential certification plus four (4) years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled technical work in examining building construction plans and specifications for complex low-rise and high-rise structures prior to the issuance of building permits.
• Meets with contractors, builders and property owners in regard to the approval or disapproval of plans; explains and interprets the building code and regulations relative to the construction plans submitted.
• Examines blueprints, complex construction drawings and specifications of proposed buildings prior to the issuance of a building permit.
• Computes square footage of buildings, estimates costs, and calculates building permits; performs extensive zoning review to research, coordinate, and document all details of zoning and related information.
• Makes more complex field inspections of new construction while in progress and determines if the construction complies with the building code and the approved plans.
• Works closely and professionally with citizens and businesses in Dallas to interpret complex and nuanced land development code, zoning code, building code, construction code and various other regulations.
• Collaborates and engages with Code Compliance officers, Building Inspection Administration, Current Planning Staff and Building Inspectors to address issues in the field.
• Leads, trains, and provides direction for other plans examiners working in the field or in the office.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Growth opportunities
• Culture of inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees