Plan Examiner

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forty-hour work week

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

The City of Omaha seeks a Building Plans Examiner to review plans for compliance with the city’s building, accessibility, energy conservation, and related codes.

This full-time, open competitive role involves independence under supervision and requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or a similar field and two years of design, construction, plan review, or inspection experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or a similar field.
• Two (2) years of experience in design, construction, plan review, or inspection of building construction and the interpretation of building and related codes.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Examines construction documents prior to issuing building permits for compliance with codes.
• Confers with architects, engineers, and contractors to explain and interpret codes.
• Researches and responds to questions from contractors, architects, engineers, and the public concerning building codes.
• Coordinates the review of construction codes and ordinances and prepares recommendations for adoption.
• Serves as administrator to the Building Board of Review and provides interpretation of codes.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Plan interpretation

Reading blueprints

Communication

Decision making under stress

Computer literacy

Interpersonal relations

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction field

Job description

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full‑Time

Nature of Work: This is technical and professional work which involves the examination of plans and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with the City's building, accessibility, energy conservation, and related construction codes. Considerable independence is exercised in the performance of duties; however, general guidance is received from a supervisor.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or a similar field AND Two (2) years of experience in design, construction, plan review, or inspection of building construction and the interpretation of building and related codes OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications: Depending upon the position: Must be certified as a Residential Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire OR Must be certified as a Commercial Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire OR Must be certified as a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire.

Pay Range: $74,547.20 with step increases to $102,731.20 Annually

Benefits:

• Forty-hour work week.
• Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays.
• Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
• Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.
• See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Knowledge of building, accessibility, energy conservation, zoning, and related construction codes and ordinances
• Knowledge of current construction methods and materials
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, code officials, design professionals, and members of the general public
• Ability to make decisions based on established practices and regulations under stressful conditions
• Ability to read and accurately interpret plans, blueprints, specifications, codes, and ordinances and to compile reports of completed work
• Ability to communicate code requirements and interpretations in a clear and professional manner
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to sit from 51 to 75% of the time; and to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, lift, and type up to 25% of the time
• Ability to use up to twenty (20) pounds of force to move objects up to 33% of the time, to use up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects from 34 to 66% of the time, and to use lesser amounts of force to move objects up from 67 to 100% of the time

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Examines construction documents prior to issuing building permits for compliance with the city's building, energy conservation, accessibility, and zoning codes and ordinances
• Confers with architects, engineers, and contractors prior to finalization of drawings to explain and interpret codes and to ensure proper design and construction methods and materials
• Researches and responds to questions from contractors, architects, engineers, and the public concerning building, accessibility, energy conservation, and related construction codes
• Coordinates the review of construction codes and ordinances and prepares recommendations for their adoption
• Serves as the administrator to the Building Board of Review, preparing the agenda, attending meetings, and providing interpretation of codes and ordinances at issue
• Develops educational materials and hand‑outs that provide information about the city's construction codes and permit processes
• Prepares the permit, licensing, inspection, construction codes, and other division‑related information for availability on the city's website
• Gives presentations at seminars, school and university classes, professional organizations, and various governmental agencies
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre‑employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre‑employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability‑related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]