Plans Analyst; Planning - Building & Safety

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; work 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.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High School diploma or GED; and Eight (8) years of experience in construction plan review or commercial or residential installation of building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

• Principles and practices of residential, commercial or industrial building, electrical, and/or mechanical/plumbing inspections
• 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

• 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
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• 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