Essential Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Examines construction plans for residential and commercial building plans for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Reviews specifications and calculations and consults with the originator when needed to clarify or make corrections as necessary.
• Compose letters addressing code violations and guidance for compliance.
• Responds to questions regarding plans and specifications from property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and architects; interprets codes.
• Provide Building Officials with notes on plans to assist during inspections and by phone when necessary.
• Provide drawings, calculations, and codes to aid the public, property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Issue permits as necessary.
• Prepare reports for Building Officials and City management/City Council as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicate technical aspects of various areas of plan examination.
• Drafting, understanding, and interpreting building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes and ordinances, depending on the assignment, and conveying their meaning to others.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Performs related work as assigned. Education/Experience Required:
• Associate's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in reviewing architectural, electrical, or plumbing/mechanical plans used in building construction.
• ICC Commercial Plans Examiner certificate required within six (6) months of employment. Certification must be maintained.

NOTE: Regular attendance is considered an Essential Function for this position