Certified Building Code Plans Examiner

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 109,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Plans Examiner to review plans for compliance with NC State Building Codes and city regulations. You will assess plans, calculations and specifications for new construction, alterations and changes of use to ensure code conformance while supporting the permit process.

Under limited supervision, provide technical information to the public and staff regarding building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, and prepare correspondence on corrections and

Qualifications

• Four years of increasing responsibility in plans examiner/inspection work.
• Experience reviewing residential, commercial plans and calculations.
• NC Standard Inspection Level III in one trade and Level II in another; Level III Electrical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for compliance with NC State Building Code and city ordinances.
• Determine approvals for construction permits and sign permits after review.
• Explain codes and permit processes to homeowners, contractors and the public.
• Prepare reports, corrections letters and maintain plan review records.
• Coordinate with inspectors and other departments to ensure consistent enforcement.

Skills

Plan review

Building codes knowledge

Communication

Public interactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management / civil engineering / architecture

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Plans Examiner to review plans for compliance with NC State Building Codes and city regulations. You will assess plans, calculations and specifications for new construction, alterations and changes of use to ensure code conformance while supporting the permit process.

Under limited supervision, provide technical information to the public and staff regarding building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, and prepare correspondence on corrections and