Plans Examiner: Building Codes & Permits

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Plans Examiner in the Development Services Department to review, approve and process building applications, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and building codes.

The position involves interpreting regulations, assisting designers and contractors, revising plans and updating data in the permit system. Minimum qualifications include two years of building inspection or plans examination experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of city building inspection or plans examination experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a certificate from a national model code organization in electrical/building/mechanical/plumbing.
• Experience reviewing permits for compliance with model codes and zoning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interprets regulations, laws and ordinances for plans examination.
• Assists contractors, architects and engineers with drawings, calculations and codes.
• Assists in resolving plan issues and revising plans for permits.
• Enters all data into the permit system and tracks status to issuance.

Skills

Plans examination experience

Building inspection

Code knowledge

Education

Certificate from a national model code organization

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Plans Examiner in the Development Services Department to review, approve and process building applications, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and building codes.

The position involves interpreting regulations, assisting designers and contractors, revising plans and updating data in the permit system. Minimum qualifications include two years of building inspection or plans examination experience and relevant certifications.