Plans Examiner

PLANS EXAMINER

Category:
Full-Time | Status:
Open | Salary:
Min. $54,978 - Mid. $68,722 | Published:
March 3, 2026 | Closing:
Until Filled

Reviews commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and City, State, and Federal rules and regulations. Manages and maintains the records and documents collected and created for plan reviews performed by the City. Inspects existing and new commercial buildings and residential dwelling units to determine compliance with city ordinances, plans, and codes.

Receives general direction from the Deputy Building Official, Chief Building Official, and Director of Planning.

• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Review all building plans for compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations, and permits before issuance.
• Review complaints and construction issues in the field for the Building Official.
• Coordinate with other City departments to ensure cohesive “one-stop” development review process.
• Assist the public with code questions and interpretations.
• Review applications for development permits to insure compliance with City guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of permit applications, plan review comments, and plan review resubmissions using
• digital mark‑up software and digital permitting software.
• Communicate with the public, contractors, architects, engineers, and others to provide information concerning the various codes that are associated with a development project, i.e., building, plumbing, gas, mechanical, energy and electrical codes.
• Conduct inspections and issue permits for signs.
• Examine visually all areas to determine compliance with ordinance standards for heating, lighting, ventilation, and plumbing installations.
• Prepare forms and letters advising property owners and tenants of possible violations and time allowed for correcting deficiencies.
• Monitor subcontractors to insure they are properly licensed by the State of Texas.
• Explain housing regulations to property owners, building contractors, and other interested parties.
• Contribute to team by performing other related duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Knowledge of:

• All applicable building and construction codes including Standard Codes;
  National Electrical Code;
  Residential Code;
  Unsafe Building Abatement Code; NFPA and ANSI standards
• Code of Ordinances relating to building and construction, including the Zoning Ordinance
• Zoning Ordinances as it applies to land use
• Engineering and architectural design principles and practices
• Floodplain Management as it applies to location of buildings on the property and construction of the buildings in the designated Floodplain or Floodway
• Database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software

Ability to:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Calculate figures and amounts, such as proportions; percentages; area; circumference; and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written; oral; diagram; or schedule form.
• Operate a city vehicle; personal computer; copier; fax machine;…