Residential Plans Examiner: Code Compliance Specialist

City-of-Richmond,-Va; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond is seeking an experienced Plans Examiner - Residential Building to coordinate permit processing and review plans for compliance with electrical, plumbing, gas, and building construction codes. You will meet with engineers, owners, and contractors, prepare letters/reports, and assist in processing permit applications at the counter.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and at least one year of inspection and plan review experience; Virginia

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, building construction, or related field.
• One year of inspection and plan review experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience accepted by the department.

Responsibilities

• Examine plans, specs, and documents for compliance; advise on changes to drawings.
• Meet with project coordinators, contractors, engineers, and owners to discuss city requirements.
• Prepare letters and reports and expedite permit processing; maintain logs and databases.
• Perform routine administrative duties and provide customer service support related to plan reviews and permit processing.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Drafting

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal communication

Interacts with engineers/owners

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/building construction

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

City of Richmond is seeking an experienced Plans Examiner - Residential Building to coordinate permit processing and review plans for compliance with electrical, plumbing, gas, and building construction codes. You will meet with engineers, owners, and contractors, prepare letters/reports, and assist in processing permit applications at the counter.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and at least one year of inspection and plan review experience; Virginia