Analyze, review and inspect residential, commercial or industrial construction building plans to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing codes and ordinances; works directly with the general public, architects, engineers, developers and contractors to verify code compliance of construction drawings; act as liaison for the department in answering questions to the general public as it relates to residential, commercial or industrial building construction plans; research and provide information on new building codes and regulations, and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to plan review and code compliance.
Education, Training and ExperienceMinimum requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum number of years of directly related experience: Five years of general construction experience or experience reading commercial/residential blueprints.
Education and experience preferences: Seven years’ experience in architecture.
Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsDriver’s License requirement: Infrequent Driver – Regular Driver's License Required. Endorsements: None. Note – For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.
Required certifications, licenses or registrations: No license or certification required (time given after hire/promotion to obtain certification or licenses).
Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: ICC certified inspector or ICC certified plan reviewer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- General Knowledge of state code, national code and related laws and regulations of construction trades including plans examining principles, practices and techniques.
- Operational characteristics of residential, commercial or industrial building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing systems.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Methods and materials used in construction of residential, commercial or industrial buildings, including electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Principles and practices of residential, commercial or industrial construction plan analysis.
- Advanced principles of mathematics including algebra.
- Technical drawings, advanced mathematics, handbook formulas and tables.
- Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
- Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to assigned area of inspection responsibility.
- Using current editions of the IBC, IRC, NEC, UPC, UMC, & NMAC.
- Must be able to type rapidly and accurately enough to successfully produce documents/spreadsheets.
- Communicate via e-mail, or perform data entry as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the position.
- Use of technology, equipment and software typically used in the office environment.
- Read, interpret, and apply codes, laws, rules, and regulations relative to the work.
- Communicate effectively. Meet and deal effectively with others.
- Analyze residential, commercial or industrial building construction plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
- Read construction documents, plans and specifications.
- Understand, interpret, research and explain applicable building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing codes, regulations and ordinances.
- Maintain accurate logs and records.
- Perform residential, commercial or industrial building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing plan analysis activities.
- Apply mathematical principles to verify calculations to ensure that drawings and specifications are in compliance with applicable codes.
- Perform basic computer operations using a variety of software.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public, architects, engineers, developers and contractors in a professional manner.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in a professional manner.
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Use basic office equipment: computer, printer, copier etc.
- Internal: Works with department supervisors, managers, and colleagues on routine assignments and special projects. Maintains harmonious, courteous, and understanding relationships, while fostering a collaborative teamwork environment.
- External: Frequently interacts with businesses, vendors and consultants, community organizations, media, schools, utility customers, and the general public to present a friendly, courteous image for the City to the general public, customers, and public officials.
- Level of independent decision making: Minimal – incumbent primarily carries-out instructions and follows established procedures.
- Budgetary/Financial/Asset accountability: None – Position has no accountability for, or authority to make, budgetary or financial decisions.
- Span of control: Responsibility for own work (no supervision or leadership expectations).
- Conduct reviews of construction plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
- Assist and advise verbally or in writing, design professionals, contractors and the general public with regard to code compliance.
- Reads, interprets and applies codes, laws, rules, and regulations relative to the work.
- Performs and/or maintains reports, files and written correspondence as required.
- Daily activity level: Primarily sedentary
- Physical characteristics: Office setting where the job will require oral and aural communication; reading and comprehension of written materials; normal vision; must be able to distinguish colors; keystroking or repetitive motion of hands/fingers/arms.
- Exposures: Office setting
- Extraordinary working conditions: None
- Hazardous equipment/machinery used: None
- Required personal protective equipment: None