Plans Examiner

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class differs from Senior Plans Examiner in that the latter conducts the most complex and difficult plan checks for commercial, industrial and large multi-family structures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Fire Department Assignment

• Provides correspondence on code issues by expressing code requirements, applying fire and life safety principles and codes, and providing technical assistance to various personnel on City codes and adopted fire codes.
• Evaluates Fire protection systems and equipment by assessing design concepts and ensuring applicable codes and standards are met.
• Reviews construction plans for single- and multiple-family dwellings, commercial tenant improvement projects, residential additions, alterations and repairs for design integrity and compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances
• Performs comprehensive analysis and examination of building construction plans, designs, specifications and reports; applies engineering and architectural principles and practices to resolve problems with complex construction objectives
• Sets appropriate work load priorities
• Prepares clear, accurate and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work
• Prepares correspondence to construction industry professionals and owners relating to required plan check corrections and engineering details
• Interprets and applies state and local codes and regulations
• Provides oral and written responses to inquiries from construction industry professionals and building owners concerning plan check procedures and other engineering and code-related items
• Interprets building construction plans for Fire inspectors and makes field inspections as necessary to resolve engineering problems and code interpretations
• Assists and makes recommendations for updating codes, regulations and plan check procedures
• Provides technical support to Fire personnel
• Coordinates with other City Departments in reviewing plans for fire safety and other code-related requirements.
• Prepares and maintains records.

Community Development Assignment

• Reviews construction plans for single- and multiple-family dwellings, commercial tenant improvement projects, residential additions, alterations and repairs for design integrity and compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances
• Performs comprehensive engineering, energy and handicap access reviews of various types of building construction; assists in the issuance of building permits
• Performs comprehensive analysis and examination of building construction plans, designs, specifications and reports; applies engineering and architectural principles and practices to resolve problems with complex construction objectives
• Sets appropriate work load priorities
• Prepares clear, accurate and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work
• Prepares correspondence to construction industry professionals and owners relating to required plan check corrections and engineering details
• Interprets and applies state and local codes and regulations
• Provides oral and written responses to inquiries from construction industry professionals and building owners concerning plan check procedures and other engineering and code-related items
• Interprets building construction plans for building inspectors and makes field inspections as necessary to resolve engineering problems and code interpretations
• Assists and makes recommendations for updating codes, regulations and plan check procedures
• Provides technical support to Building and Safety personnel
• Works with other City departments in reviewing plans for fire safety and other code-related requirements.
• Represents the Building and Safety Department at meetings as directed.
• Prepares and maintains records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Fire Assignment)
High School Diploma or equivalent and completion with major college course work in architecture, construction management, or engineering; and two years of increasingly responsible experience as a building inspector, permit specialist or construction plan checker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Arizona driver’s license and a CFPE- NFPA Certified Fire Plans Examiner or ICC plans Examiner required for Fire assignment within one (1) year of hire.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Community Development)
High School Diploma or equivalent and completion with major college course work in architecture, construction management, or engineering; and two years of increasingly responsible experience as a building inspector, permit specialist or construction plan checker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Arizona driver’s license and Combination Dwelling Inspector license are required at time of hire. Building Plans Examiner certification is required within one (1) year of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associates degree with major course work in architecture, construction management or engineering. Extensive knowledge of the technical procedures and standards of structural engineering, architecture and building construction; means and methods of building erection of all types of construction; federal, state and municipal codes and regulations governing housing, building construction, rehabilitation, alterations, use, occupancy and setbacks; construction and building methods related to safety and fire prevention.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with officials and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works under typical office conditions; the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Revised: 06/08
 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105 Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

This Page was last updated on 06/13/08
© City of Peoria, Arizona.  All Rights Reserved.