Plans Examiner II presso City of Caldwell (ID), ID

About the Department

The City of Caldwell Building Department is looking for a Plans Examiner II to join their team. Individual will review commercial and residential construction plans to ensure compliance with the International Building code and fire code, State, and local codes and ordinances; performs directly related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to review commercial and residential construction plans to ensure compliance with the building and fire codes, state and local codes and ordinances.  The work is performed under the supervision and direction for the Assistant Building Official, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.  This class is distinguished by the performance of more complex and diverse duties involved in reviewing commercial construction plans, which requires additional certifications and years' experience to efficiently perform the work.  The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Building Official, Fire Marshal, other City officials and employees, business owners, architects, contractors, planners, and the general public.  The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment, and both indoor and outdoor environments.

Position Duties

• Reviews commercial and residential construction plans to ensure compliance with the International Building and Fire codes, State and local codes and ordinances.
• Provides plan review services to the Building, Planning, Engineering and Fire Prevention departments.
• Confers with architects, engineers, business owners, inspectors, planners, and the general public on issues relating to code interpretation, and compliance, including preparing revisions to codes, ordinances and local regulations.
• Coordinates commercial and complex industrial projects from time of the permit application through the permit issuance.
• Reviews and approves complex commercial plans submitted for building permits for compliance with Federal, State, and local codes and regulations as required.
• Schedules plan review sessions with Fire Prevention staff, City Engineer and Planners.
• Coordinates overall ADA compliance for City facilities and policies.
• Assists contractors, designers and general public with questions and issues regarding adopted codes, zoning/land use and plat research.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to codes and ordinances, including performing related research.
• Addresses complaints or problems from trade inspectors, departmental personnel and other concerned parties.
• Maintains records of customer service issues and takes appropriate corrective measures.
• Investigates complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction to determine appropriate usage and if code violations or problem conditions exist.
• Develops and maintains construction technology, industry manuals, methods of materials, code updates and training sessions.
• Locates parcels using plat books in researching easements, rights-of-way widths, addresses, lot sizes and drainage.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Ensures public and operational safety on commercial, industrial locations including coordinating with other City departments.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas as approved by the Building Official.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities to help keep a positive work environment as well as works as a team member.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.
• May perform residential plan reviews as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Plans Examiner on commercial and industrial projects and permit processing for a public entity; and
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license; and
• I.C.C. Building Inspector Certification; and
• I.C.C. Certified Commercial Plans Examiner or I.C.C. Certified Building Plans Examiner.

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