Senior Plan Examiner (Buildings)

City of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis is seeking a Senior Plan Examiner (Buildings) to review commercial and private building plans and inspect construction sites for code compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with architects/engineers, testifying before boards, and providing technical assistance to City agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or directly related field; plus two years of professional experience in plan review, building design or construction.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews building plans, drawings, specifications and calculations for accuracy and completeness; examines individual components to ensure all code‑mandated items have been included.
• Conducts preliminary conferences with project architects and engineers to identify potential problems.
• Makes recommendations regarding updates to current building codes.
• Calculates footage to ensure compliance with code. Indicates and makes recommendations for revisions to bring plans into compliance.
• Inspects building sites to ensure plans are followed; conducts field inspections for structural integrity and safety of buildings after a catastrophic event.
• Participates in client meetings related to plan examination of current and proposed projects.
• Provides technical assistance to other City agencies or departments regarding building code matters.
• May make field inspections and answer questions from the public regarding code requirements.

Skills

Plan review

Building codes

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description - Senior Plan Examiner (Buildings) (260000IL)

Job Description

Description

Position Grade: 214G

Department: Building Division

Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Examination Number: EX1737

Location: Downtown - St. Louis, MO

Incumbents in this position are responsible for examining commercial and private building plans and inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with building code regulations. Examples of duties include: reviewing plans for complex construction projects and conducting field inspections; conducting preliminary conferences with architects and engineers for new construction, alterations and repairs to existing buildings and coordinating with other City and Federal agencies and testifying before the Board of Building Appeals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Reviews building plans, drawings, specifications and calculations for accuracy and completeness; examines individual components to ensure all code‑mandated items have been included.
• Conducts preliminary conferences with project architects and engineers to identify potential problems.
• Makes recommendations regarding updates to current building codes.
• Calculates footage to ensure compliance with code. Indicates and makes recommendations for revisions to bring plans into compliance.
• Inspects building sites to ensure plans are followed; conducts field inspections for structural integrity and safety of buildings after a catastrophic event.
• Participates in client meetings related to plan examination of current and proposed projects.
• Provides technical assistance to other City agencies or departments regarding building code matters.
• May make field inspections and answer questions from the public regarding code requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others, such as coworkers and the public, on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a personal computer, motor vehicle and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information such as construction documents and estimates, structural calculations, specifications, codes and standards, and non‑routine correspondence.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, and decimals; requires the ability to perform basic to advanced algebraic, geometric and trigonometric operations.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable.
• Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or irate individuals.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or directly related field; plus two years of professional experience in plan review, building design or construction. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Please note type of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application. Only qualified applicants who provide proof of a valid driver’s license will be considered for this position.

Scoring Components and Their Weights
Experience and Training: 100%

May be Subject to:
Background Investigation: Pass/Fail
Medical Examination: Pass/Fail

Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To be eligible for veteran’s preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

City Residence Preference Points

City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.

Accommodations

If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant’s or employee’s prior consent.

• City of St. LouisCity Hall1200 Market StreetSaint Louis, MO 63103