Job Summary

City of Austin is seeking candidates for a position of Plans Examiner on Full Time basis located at Austin, TX. Do not forget to review the job posting carefully before apply online.

Job Title:	Plans Examiner
Company Name:	City of Austin
Job Location:	Austin, TX
Job Type:	Full Time
Job Category:	Government Administration
Job Link Expiry:	2023-04-15
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Job Details:

About the job

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or other field related to design or construction and four (4) years of responsible experience in architecture, building inspection, or building plans examination.
• One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
• Master’s degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Building Plans Examiner C employees shall meet the requirements of a Building Plans Examiner B plus an additional requirement from the following: obtain an applicable ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner or Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner Certification; demonstrate successful completion of the Texas Accessibility Academy; ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner certification; demonstrate completion of an additional IDP knowledge/skills subcategory; or demonstrate completion of an additional 120 hours in an AXP Experience Area in a manner that would be acceptable to NCARB and TBAE .
• Mechanical Plans Examiner C employees shall meet the requirements of a Mechanical Plans Examiner B plus an ICC Commercial Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner Certification; or an additional certification in a related field by ICC , IAPMO , NFPA or other recognized authority.
• Electrical Plans Examiner C employees shall meet the requirements of an Electrical Plans Examiner B plus an ICC Commercial Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner Certification; or an additional certification in a related field by ICC , NFPA or other recognized authority.
• Plumbing Plans Examiner C employees shall meet the requirements of a Plumbing Plans Examiner B plus an additional requirement from the following: Plumbing Plans Examiner certification by ICC or other recognized authority; or an additional related certification issued by a recognized source such as the ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner Certification, State of Texas Medical Gas Certification, or Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester ( BPAT Certification).
• Zoning Plans Examiner C shall meet the requirements of a Zoning Plans Examiner B plus an additional requirement from the following: ICC Zoning Inspector certification; demonstrate completion of 16 contact hours of training (formal classes or documented on the job training) in the core competencies established by the American Institute of Certified Planners ( AICP ); demonstrate successful completion of the Texas Accessibility Academy; ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner certification; demonstrate completion of an additional IDP knowledge/skills subcategory; or demonstrate completion of an additional 120 hours in an AXP Experience Area in a manner that would be acceptable to NCARB and TBAE .
• An employee who is certified by ICC or other recognized authority as a Certified Building Official ( CBO ) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner C position.
• An employee who is a Texas registered professional engineer (PE) or is an active Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) for a related discipline shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner C position.
• An employee who is a Texas registered architect (RA) or has passed the Architect Registration Examination shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Building or Zoning Plans Examiner C positions.
• An employee who is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners ( AICP ) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Zoning Plans Examiner C position.

Notes to Applicants

The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.

DSD is seeking a Plans Examiner C for the Public Project team. This position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing construction plans and processing permit applications related to publicly funded commercial and multi-family developments. This includes review of plans to determine compliance with City building and residential codes. This position is also expected to review and comment on proposed rule adoptions or code amendments, assist with developing procedures to administer codes/ordinances and assist internal employees and the public with the integration of regulations, processes and procedures. This position is part of the Public Project Review team which consists of up to 8 plan reviewers, each representing different review disciplines. The team of reviewers will perform their discipline’s review in a live” meeting setting with the entire review team, the applicant and design professionals. The goal is to facilitate reduced plan review turnaround times and to expedite the issuance of building permits by making decisions in a collaborative, faster and thorough manner. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are needed for this position to successfully perform daily interactions with the public, construction professionals, stakeholders, and internal employees.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application: Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities. Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills/abilities. Although there are posting dates listed, Development Services may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.

Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.

Assessment(s): Candidates selected for interview may undergo a skill/competency based assessment(s).

THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .

Pay Range

$30.14 – $37.68

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;

Limited telework opportunities may exist.

Job Close Date

11/21/2022

Type of Posting External

Department Development Services

Regular/Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Technical

Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 – PDC

Preferred Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of City of Austin Land Development Code and the International Building Code.
• Knowledge of Uniform Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code.
• Skills to perform complex analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes, including the analysis of alternate methods of compliance or performance based design.
• Skill in communicating code requirements orally and in writing to design professionals.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Utilize computerized software plan review programs and perform reviews of ink or pencil generated design drawings and maps. Develop, analyze, and generate technical reports by preparing a variety of reports, correspondence and official documents related to the review and approval of construction related permits. Research, investigate, and respond to appropriate parties by meeting with other city of Austin departments, external agencies, and those affected by projects being reviewed. Performs comprehensive review of design drawings and calculations for the full range of alterations to existing buildings and construction of new buildings for compliance with applicable building codes, other construction and land development related codes, policies and precedents. Performs calculations to verify the adequacy of designs based on construction principles, prepares written correction comments, meets with applicants to explain corrections and approves complex corrected plans. Identifies and advises contractors, design professionals, owners and other parties of areas of non-compliance, and approves solutions to difficult code applications. Assists DSD inspectors as needed during construction to monitor projects for compliance with approved design drawings and specifications. Assists DSD inspectors and contractors with project revisions and code interpretations during construction Responds to public inquiries regarding difficult aspects of the code. Verifies that other City Departments have completed and documented reviews and approvals of submitted plans as required. Performs research and analysis of existing building records to determine impacts on proposed designs. Assists and advises other staff with the technically more difficult aspects of construction and related codes. Participates in the training of other staff in plan review work. Assists with code development activities for ordinances adopting related codes. Performs related duties of a comparable type/level as assigned.

Responsibilities – Supervisor And/or Leadership Exercised

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of building codes and related state and local regulations with regard to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes. Certain positions require an extensive knowledge of zoning regulations and the ability to research the City of Austin’s zoning regulations.
• Knowledge of the terminology and techniques for one or more of the following professional disciplines: Architecture; Civil, Environmental, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and/or Electrical Services or Engineering; Zoning aspects of land planning.
• Knowledge of architectural and engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of construction practices.
• Knowledge of architectural drawing practices, symbols and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
• Skill in reading and interpreting complex architectural and engineering plans and specifications, including shop drawings.
• Skill in the use of common computer software programs, including productivity software, computer aided design software, and data entry for databases.
• Skill in performing complex analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes, including the analysis of alternate methods of compliance or performance based design.
• Skill in communicating code requirements orally and in writing to architects, contractors, developers and the general public
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, customers and the general public.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain records.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The following licenses or certifications are required for this position: Plumbing Plans Examiner C employees shall meet the requirements of an Plumbing Plans Examiner B plus an additional requirement from the following: Plumbing Plans Examiner certification by ICC or other recognized authority; or an additional related certification issued by a recognized source such as the ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner Certification, State of Texas Medical Gas Certification, or Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester (BPAT Certification). Do you meet the criteria as described? * Please describe your knowledge of City of Austin Land Development Code and the International Building Code.

• This position requires graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or other field related to design or construction and four (4) years of responsible experience in architecture, building inspection, or building plan examination. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. A Master’s degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet this requirement?
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No

(Open Ended Question)

• Briefly describe your knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please briefly describe your skills to perform complex analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes, including the analysis of alternate methods of compliance or performance based design.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your skill in communicating code requirements orally and in writing to architects, contractors, developers, and the general public.

(Open Ended Question)

• How many years of experience do you have providing direct (face-to-face) customer service?
• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents