Building Plans Inspector: Code Compliance & Plan Review

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection seeks an experienced Building Plan Reviewer to review permit applications for new construction, alterations, and repairs. The role requires interpreting building codes, coordinating with owners, contractors, designers, and agencies to ensure compliance.

Based in San Francisco at 49 South Van Ness, this position backsfill staff on leave under TEX Category 17 for up to two years with six-month increments; requires four years of

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of building design principles and applicable codes.
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with owners, contractors, designers, and agency representatives.

Responsibilities

• Reviews architectural plans for code compliance and identifies deficiencies.
• Prepares detailed written review comments and reports; coordinates to facilitate permit processing.
• Evaluates building permit applications for accuracy; provides guidance to applicants.

Skills

Building codes

Plan review

Blueprints interpretation

Communication

Job description

City and County of San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection seeks an experienced Building Plan Reviewer to review permit applications for new construction, alterations, and repairs. The role requires interpreting building codes, coordinating with owners, contractors, designers, and agencies to ensure compliance.

Based in San Francisco at 49 South Van Ness, this position backsfill staff on leave under TEX Category 17 for up to two years with six-month increments; requires four years of