Building Plans & Permits Specialist

amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 47,307,000 - 64,385,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Plans Examiner to intake and review construction documents for compliance with all applicable laws, codes and rules, and to assist inspection personnel with on-site compliance with City ordinances.

This position requires a High School Diploma, ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification, and International Energy Conservation Code certification within one year, plus a valid Texas driver’s license. CAD/GIS knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in public relations or high public contact.
• Must obtain ICC Residential Plans Examiner and International Energy Conservation Code certifications within one year of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required or must be obtained within 2 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts plan intake for various types of plans including commercial and residential plans; logs plans into the computer system and tracks the plan review through the process.
• Reviews construction documents to verify compliance with applicable City Ordinances and issuance of building, roofing, wrecking, and other types of permits.
• Assists the public via phone, email and in person by providing information for permits, licenses, and other requirements and policies of the City.
• Responds to inquiries and confers with builders, engineers, contractors, architects, and the public concerning submittal requirements, code and permit regulations at the counter and over the phone.
• Issues Sign Permits, Manufactured Home Permits, Certificates of Occupancy Permits, Wrecking Permits and licenses transient businesses.
• Makes address assignments.
• Maintains base maps, plat files and street address databases.
• Performs field inspections for compliance with City Ordinances as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Code knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic drafting

Data entry

CAD GIS

Education

High School Diploma

ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification

International Energy Conservation Code certification

Texas Driver's License

Tools

CAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Plans Examiner to intake and review construction documents for compliance with all applicable laws, codes and rules, and to assist inspection personnel with on-site compliance with City ordinances.

This position requires a High School Diploma, ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification, and International Energy Conservation Code certification within one year, plus a valid Texas driver’s license. CAD/GIS knowledge is preferred.