Plans Examiner, Building

Plans Examiner, Building - Community Development

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY. Under general supervision, review residential, industrial and commercial plans for compliance with building, zoning, fire and accessibility codes, Dona Ana County ordinances and standards; consult with, and provide recommendations and suggestions to the public regarding building plans and specifications; prepare reports in regard to review of plans; make code interpretations as required; assist development technicians and inspectors as necessary.

Essential Duties.

• Examine plans for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes, access requirements, and zoning ordinances.
• Provide customer service and responds to requests for information; consult with and provide recommendations and suggestions to the public and other county employees/officials regarding plans and specifications; interpret, apply, and explain codes and regulations.
• Maintain records and files associated with plan review process, problems, and permits; prepare periodic reports and conduct surveys as required.
• Build and maintain working relationships with other departments and agencies. Plans examiner / Inspector will work closely with other agencies in review process such as flood, fire, engineering and planning.
• Interpret, apply, and enforce the provisions of land development codes, life/safety codes, accessibility standards, and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws rules, regulations, specification, standards, policies and procedures.
• Perform residential and commercial inspections as needed to include:
• Inspect industrial, commercial, residential buildings, during various stages of construction and remodeling; make independent decisions regarding compliance with codes and ordinances of the county, state and federal agencies and constructions methods.
• Analyze buildings undergoing change of use or occupancy, buildings being moved or demolished, and damaged or dilapidated buildings or structures; provide viable alternatives to bring building into compliance.
• Determine extent of damage, safety factors and necessary permits required to repair. Conducts inspections to assure compliance with codes, county ordinances and state regulations.
• Prepare reports and maintain files of inspections and issued permits and citations.
• Coordinate and schedule inspection requests regarding permits.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Conduct pre and post-installation site checks and for compliance with skirting and setback requirements for mobile and manufactured homes.
  
  

Additional Duties.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications.

• Education. Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, construction technology, or related field.
• Experience. Five (5) years’ experience in building inspection, plan examination, code interpretation, and/or general building construction.
• Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.
• Licenses/Certifications. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license. Must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy. Must possess or obtain a NM CID inspection certification in any trade within three (3) months of the date of hire. Must possess or obtain an ICC plan review certification within one (1) year of the date of hire. Must possess or obtain an ICC Inspector (Residential/Commercial) certification within one (1) year of hire date. Additional ICC and NM CID inspection certifications preferred. GB2 or GB98 license or a similar license from another state preferred. Must have approval by NM CID to be able to obtain state inspector certification.
• Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Background, and driver’s license check.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required By The Position

Knowledge: Principles and practices of building inspection and plan review; construction principles and practices of the construction industry and building trades that are applicable to building codes and county ordinances applicable to residential, and commercial construction; county policies, state, federal, and local building, zoning, housing, and safety laws, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations; the principles of record keeping and records management; and business and personal computers business software applications.

Skills: Interpret and apply statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations; interpret building and structural regulations, and compare them with construction in progress; assess, analyze, identify and recommend solutions to problems.

Abilities: Plan, prioritize and schedule multiple tasks, projects and demands; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public; operate a personal computer and utilize a variety of business software; and follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.

Compensation Range: $23.57 - $38.98

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Salary/Compensation: $23.57 - $38.98 per hour

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