Plans Examiner , II, III, IV, or V

Base Salary Hiring Ranges

Plans Examiner I: $60,995 - $70,906

Plans Examiner II: $66,331 - $77,110

Plans Examiner III: $72,136 - $83,858

Plans Examiner IV: $78,448 - $91,196

Plans Examiner V: $84,657 - $99,472

The Plans Examiner positions are assigned to the Building Division of the Department of Planning and Development. The positions advise contractors, government agencies, and citizens with the interpretation of applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations regarding fire codes. These positions are responsible for the review and authorization of plans, permits, and other associated documents to ensure life safety and building code compliance.

In addition, this position may assist in the review of building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes; prepare reports and coordinate the hold and release of permits.

• Reviews building and site construction plans for compliance with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, life safety, accessibility, fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, civil, utility, and other regulations
• Reviews engineering calculations for building and site construction systems and structures
• Assists and responds to design professionals, contractors, developers, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations
• Conducts research regarding zoning conditions and administrative questions
• Enters plan and permit data and coordinates related activities with co-workers
• Determines appropriate construction permit fees
• Performs on‑site inspections of commercial and residential construction projects for code compliance as needed.
• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment, promoting a culture of teamwork and communication, and supports organizational values
• Assists in the implementation of new policies, procedures, and ordinances

• Serves as lead plan examiner responsible for training and mentoring team members and resolving highly complex issues related to plan review and associated policies and procedures
• Assists the manager with monitoring the plan review and construction permit issuance process
• Assists the manager with determining and assigning staff work schedules and tasks
• Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work progress and advising on the interpretation and application of ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations
• Serves as a specialist in the area of plan review and approves final building, civil, and fire protection system plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, and other engineering principles
• Consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, and resolves related problems
• Reviews plans for compliance with fire, life safety, and accessibility
• Assists and responds to design professionals, contractors, developers, other government agencies, and the public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations
• Conducts research regarding zoning conditions and administrative questions
• Enters plan and permit data and coordinates related activities with co‑workers
• Determines appropriate construction permit fees

• Associate’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology OR
• Two years of plans examiner experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency.
• Must successfully obtain one (1) Certification related to the area of assignment within twelve (12) months of hiring which includes an International Code Council (ICC), Building Officials Association of Georgia (BOAG), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or Georgia Public Training Center (GPSTC) Certification within twelve (12) months of hiring.

• Associate’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology AND
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