Inspector​/Plans Examiner Levels -IV; Structural; Career Path

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to inspect construction of new/existing buildings and review permit applications, building plans, and construction documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, plans, and specifications.

Note: Depending upon experience and number of certifications held, this position may be filled at the levels listed below.

• Inspector/Plans Examiner I: $29.65 - $37.06
• Inspector/Plans Examiner II: $31.34 - $39.18
• Inspector/Plans Examiner III: $33.05 - $41.31
• Inspector/Plans Examiner IV: $38.94 - $48.67

• Performs field inspections of new/existing buildings during the construction process for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances; compares actual work to planned work to ensure compliance with approved construction plans; inspects new/remodeled single-family homes, multi-family homes, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, businesses, and accessory building and improvements.
• Interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; initiates actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; follows up on code enforcement violations.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other departments, property owners, contractors, other inspectors, or other individuals.
• Investigates structural damage by fire, storm, or accident; conducts post event damage assessment and provides field evaluation data for tracking and reporting; issues unsafe structure notices; conducts re-inspection.
• Determines whether construction work passes or fails inspections; identifies violations of laws, codes, or regulations; identifies construction performed without a permit.
• Posts/issues violation notices, "not approved" notices, and correction notices as appropriate.
• Maintains documentation/records of inspection activities and violations.
• Reviews building permit applications, site plans, and construction documents for completeness and conformance with applicable provisions of Building, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical codes; ensures projects have approval from proper agencies; monitors status of pending applications.
• Provides information and technical assistance concerning building codes, technical requirements, permit requirements; explains the permit application process and associated fees to customers; assists applicants with applications; refers applicants to other departments to facilitate permit issuance; responds to complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
• Determines whether submitted documents comply with applicable codes; writes permit review comments; calculates building fees and impact fees.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, comment reports, statistical reports, charts, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, permit applications, architectural plans, blueprints, surveys, engineering reports, permits, maps, codes, ordinances, policies, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; maintains computerized files; utilizes word processing, database, or other software programs.
• Operates/utilizes a variety of equipment, tools, or instruments associated with field inspections, which may include a motor vehicle, scale, tape measure, testing instruments, or drafting instruments.
• Copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, and other related materials; makes microfilm copies; coordinates blueprint reprints.
• Prepares departmental files; locates, removes, and/or files documents; maintains file system of departmental records; prepares documents for microfilming.
• Performs research functions as needed; researches flood zone areas, zoning maps, zoning books, and past permits.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city officials, code…