Building Plans Examiner

Gfoat; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement through TMRS

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

13 paid holidays

Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Job summary

The City of Killeen is seeking a Plan Review Specialist to ensure commercial and multifamily building plans comply with adopted codes, zoning, and flood prevention rules. The role involves interdepartmental coordination and preparing review summaries.

You will manage plan review data, assess related fees, and assist with residential pre-application activities. Competence in codes and certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with 3 years of municipal plan review/inspection experience.
• Associate degree preferred in architecture, engineering, or construction trades.
• Must have knowledge of construction codes, zoning, and energy/flood regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial and multifamily building plans for compliance with adopted construction codes, zoning ordinances, flood prevention ordinances.
• Coordinate plan review with Public Works, Planning Department, Fire Department, Health Department, and related staff.
• Create plan review report summaries.
• Maintain statistical data reports of plans review status and progress.
• Assess construction fees including building, plans review, and other trade-permit fees.
• Handle residential pre-application activities related to building code processes.
• Coordinate with Planning Division for zoning use verification.
• Review fence, shed, and swimming pool permit applications for compliance.

Skills

Municipal plan review experience

Construction code knowledge

Valid Texas driver\'s license

Education

Associate degree in architecture, engineering, or construction related trades

Job description

Assists in a professional manner, architects, engineers, contractors, and other customers in obtaining code compliance as related to the City’s rules and regulations.

The employee will have the responsibility of:

• Reviewing commercial and multifamily building plans for compliance with adopted construction codes, zoning ordinances, flood prevention ordinances
• Coordinating review of building plans with Public Works, Planning Department, Fire Department, Health Department, and other related specialized staff
• Creating plan review report summaries
• Maintaining statistical data reports of plans review status and progress
• Assessing all related construction fees inclusive of building construction, plans review fees, and other fees associated with individual trade permits
• Handling residential pre-application activities related to building
• Coordinating with Planning Division for zoning use verification
• Reviewing fence, shed, and swimming pool permit applications for compliance

The work environment will require the employee to:

• The employee may visit construction sites and other similar places

As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are:

• Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and three (3) years of experience working at a municipality and prior plan review and/or inspection experience.
• Associate degree in architecture, engineering, or construction related trades preferred.
• Work in construction technologies, architectural practices, engineering, inspection, or contracting or any equivalent combination of experience or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities;
• or any equivalent combination of related education and experience on a year-to-year basis

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license within ninety (90) days of hire
• Must have a valid driver’s license by date-of-hire
• Must obtain Commercial Building Plans Review certification from ICC or other recognized model code agency or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Energy Code Residential Plans Review certification from ICC (per State Law requirements) must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
• Energy Code Commercial Plans Review certification from ICC (per State Law requirements) must be obtained within (18) eighteen months of employment