SENIOR PLAN Analyst; Electrical

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center/Plan Review

Reporting

Location:

1002 Washington Avenue, Floor 3

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m.*

*(Subject to change)

Provides review, analysis, research and interpretation of construction documents to ensure compliance with various code ordinances and regulations. Examines and reviews construction documents to enforce code compliance and local ordinance procedures related to Electrical. Ensures that construction meets Local and National Building codes, ordinances and technical specifications, various duties. Approves construction documents for issue of building permits. Review and writes requirements for plans which do not meet city building codes.

Meets with the general public, contractors, technical professionals and businesses on preliminary plan reviews, permit requirements and related ordinances and procedures. Researches and evaluates commercial and residential plans, specifications and drawings. Reads and reviews construction documents and plans, architectural and engineer construction documents. Enters data into database to issue building permits. Requires good communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain City procedures and guidelines and other duties as assigned.

The position routinely requires walking, periods of sitting, stooping or bending and/or routine lifting of moderately heavy items, such as plans (up to 40 pounds). There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less than optimal temperature and air conditions.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Requires a related Associate's degree, such as Building Inspection, or the equivalent.

Two years of skilled, journey level experience in building trades, inspection or plan examining (which could include experience as a Permit Specialist) in the area of analysis to be performed are required.

Two additional years of skilled, journey level experience in building trades, inspection or plan examining in the area of analysis to be performed may be substituted for the above degree requirement.

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

• Applicant must possess a Master or Journeyman’s Electrical License
• Must obtain one of the following certifications within 11 months of employment (one per trade):
  • ICC Energy Plans Examiner
  • ICC Electrical Plans Examiner
• Knowledge of the current Electrical Code and how it applies to reviewing Electrical Plans/Drawings.
• Four years of skilled Journeyman level or Master Electrician experience in the Electrical trade.
• Valid Commercial Electrical Plan Examiner and/or Electrical Inspector certification(s).
• (ICC) building code experience.
• Experience reviewing commercial and residential plans, including reading construction documents and plans.
• Experience in building design, drafting, architectural and engineer construction, and building construction.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such people possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such people are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

None. However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

No. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

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Retention: Eligible for award of up to $3000.00, upon completion of 24 months employment.

Relocation: Eligible for incentive of up to $1000.00, upon submission of qualifying receipts.

Certification: Eligible for annual incentives of up to $3900.00, upon acquisition of eligible certifications and after completing 6 months on the job.

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