Plans Examiner
Mecklenburg County Government, Charlotte, NC, United States
Salary Range: $69,000 - $87,000. This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Position Summary
Conduct and perform reviews and evaluation of construction documents from professional engineers and architects to ensure compliance with North Carolina State Building Codes, federal laws and other regulations. This position often performs work independently or with minimal supervision, and provides consultative services to design professionals, community and industry on regulation compliance matters and participates in training for the industry.
Essential Functions
Examine professional design documents and specifications to ascertain compliance with applicable building codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community.
Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references.
Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimates.
Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents.
Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination; educate design professionals, developers, and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyze and suggest methods for design modifications.
Participate in code making processes; provide logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations.
Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes.
Provide advice to design professionals, town planners, the general public and contractors regarding code compliance, applicable procedures, and other related issues.
Make sure that customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and achieve their objectives.
Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested.
As applicable, provide front office support, which may include answering telephones and providing information to callers; periodically staffing service points that require in-person interactions with customers or staff; and/or, performing other related activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of six years of progressive experience of code application in the building trades field such as mechanical, electrical, or general contracting, or as a building trades inspector or code specialist with an architectural or engineering firm.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted.
Licenses and Certifications: Ability to be Certified by the State of North Carolina as either a Plans Examiner, Inspector Level III (must obtain within one year of hire). Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer or Architect.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of all applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and other related codes; Local and State ordinances and laws related to building construction and zoning regulations.
Applicable rules, laws and regulations, practices and procedures related to code violations.
Customer service principles.
Principles, practices and methods of building design.
Applying basic engineering and architectural concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design/development/review/permitting, construction, maintenance, operations, or repair of projects/sites and safety impacts.
Building and construction materials and methods.
Mathematical principles.
Legislative processes.
Proper permitting requirements for all project types.
Skills
Providing customer service.
Performing mathematical calculations.
Reading and interpreting building plans, blueprints, documents, ordinances, and laws.
Conducting technical inspections.
Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports.
Abilities
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
Computer Skills
Proficient in various applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite and other software specific to the area of expertise.
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Position Summary
Conduct and perform reviews and evaluation of construction documents from professional engineers and architects to ensure compliance with North Carolina State Building Codes, federal laws and other regulations. This position often performs work independently or with minimal supervision, and provides consultative services to design professionals, community and industry on regulation compliance matters and participates in training for the industry.
Essential Functions
Examine professional design documents and specifications to ascertain compliance with applicable building codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community.
Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references.
Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimates.
Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents.
Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination; educate design professionals, developers, and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyze and suggest methods for design modifications.
Participate in code making processes; provide logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations.
Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes.
Provide advice to design professionals, town planners, the general public and contractors regarding code compliance, applicable procedures, and other related issues.
Make sure that customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and achieve their objectives.
Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested.
As applicable, provide front office support, which may include answering telephones and providing information to callers; periodically staffing service points that require in-person interactions with customers or staff; and/or, performing other related activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of six years of progressive experience of code application in the building trades field such as mechanical, electrical, or general contracting, or as a building trades inspector or code specialist with an architectural or engineering firm.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted.
Licenses and Certifications: Ability to be Certified by the State of North Carolina as either a Plans Examiner, Inspector Level III (must obtain within one year of hire). Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer or Architect.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of all applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and other related codes; Local and State ordinances and laws related to building construction and zoning regulations.
Applicable rules, laws and regulations, practices and procedures related to code violations.
Customer service principles.
Principles, practices and methods of building design.
Applying basic engineering and architectural concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design/development/review/permitting, construction, maintenance, operations, or repair of projects/sites and safety impacts.
Building and construction materials and methods.
Mathematical principles.
Legislative processes.
Proper permitting requirements for all project types.
Skills
Providing customer service.
Performing mathematical calculations.
Reading and interpreting building plans, blueprints, documents, ordinances, and laws.
Conducting technical inspections.
Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports.
Abilities
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
Computer Skills
Proficient in various applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite and other software specific to the area of expertise.
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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