Building Plans Examiner

El Paso County 911 District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County 911 District is seeking a Building Plans Examiner to review residential, commercial, and industrial plans for code compliance, provide guidance on permit requirements, and assist on zoning-related matters.

The role includes validating plans, performing field verifications, and advising on construction methods to ensure safety and compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional higher education a plus.
• Four years journey-level building trades or architecture/engineering design experience, construction code inspection or plan review.
• ICC Building Plans Examiner certification within 1 year of appointment; ICC Inspector certs within 6 months; valid Texas Class C license.

Responsibilities

• Review residential, industrial and commercial plans for compliance with building, fire, zoning and accessibility codes.
• Provide technical guidance and support on plan review, permits, and code interpretations.
• Conduct field verifications and inspections to confirm code compliance and occupancy classifications.
• Assist zoning and management staff with zoning/land use research and plan routing.

Skills

Code compliance

Plan review

Field inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years building trades/architecture-design/inspection experience

Job description

Requirements

MOS CODES: NONE
Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED or higher, and four (4) years journey level building trades, or architectural/engineering design experience, or construction code inspection or plan review experience.

Licenses and Certificates: International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Building Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment. ICC Certification as a Building, Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector within six (6) months of date of appointment. Valid Texas Class "C" driver license or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, review residential, industrial and commercial plans for compliance with building, zoning, fire and accessibility codes, ordinances and standards.

Typical Duties

Review residential and commercial plans for compliance. Involves: Review plans to ensure compliance with minimum code requirements for building, fire, zoning and accessibility codes, ordinances and standards, land use, setbacks, lot sizes, building heights and sizes, structural integrity of buildings and building valuation. Approve permit applications for rock wall construction, residential additions, remodels, swimming pools, mobile home placement, and other vendor permit applications. Review and study current and proposed building codes to become familiar with their use and application. Conduct zoning and building construction verifications by telephone, fax or direct contact with contractors, appraisers, engineers, real estate agents, corporations, developers, or other interested parties.

Provide technical support assistance. Involves: Work customer counter to issue written permits, explain reviewer comments, process permit applications to establish proper routing, and assist public with general submittal requirements. Answer telephone and written inquiries regarding code verifications and requirements. Provide information on status of submitted plan reviews. Maintain computer databases for tracking of plan routing process. Conduct meetings to provide guidance for the development of future projects and for change of building occupancy. Assist public with optional construction methods and materials. Authorize time extensions on building permits or reactivation of expired permits. Assist code enforcement division, less experienced plan reviewers, and field inspectors with specific code questions to determine compliance. Assist zoning administrator in conducting research of permits, zoning issues, and case studies for Zoning Board of Adjustment. Assist management staff and city departments by researching zoning and land use information. Conduct field inspections.

General Information

Note: This is a new advertisement for Building Plans Examiner. You must reapply if you remain interested in the position.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diploma, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.