Plans Examiner - Building Codes & Plan Review

City of Vancouver; Walnut Grove (GA); On-site; USD 7,800 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vancouver seeks an Associate Plans Examiner to perform professional and technical work in building codes. You will review plans, permits, and documents for compliance and assist stakeholders with code interpretations.

Qualifications include two years in construction trades or an associate degree, plus ICC plan examiner certification within a year. The role covers a range of residential and small-occupancy projects and requires collaboration with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in construction trades as contractor, building inspector, or plans examiner.
• Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree with relevant architecture/engineering coursework.
• Ability to obtain ICC plan examiner certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Technical review of construction plans for code compliance and safety.
• Interact with architects, engineers, contractors, and the public to explain code requirements.
• Enter plan review data and coordinate with permit and inspection teams; issue conditions as needed.
• Research and interpret building, fire, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing code items.
• Assist with temporary occupancy approvals and Certificate of Occupancy processes.

Skills

Plan review

Code interpretation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associate's Degree in architecture/engineering/building inspection

Tools

Hansen CDR

Project DOX

GIS

Hummingbird

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

City of Vancouver seeks an Associate Plans Examiner to perform professional and technical work in building codes. You will review plans, permits, and documents for compliance and assist stakeholders with code interpretations.

Qualifications include two years in construction trades or an associate degree, plus ICC plan examiner certification within a year. The role covers a range of residential and small-occupancy projects and requires collaboration with multiple departments.