Senior Plans Examiner & Code Compliance Specialist

City of Hoover; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hoover is seeking a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to ensure code compliance across new construction and major projects in Hoover, Alabama. This role collaborates with architects, engineers, developers, and contractors to review plans and issue permits.

Qualified candidates must hold a Civil Engineering–related degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent, ICC Plans Examiner certification (or obtained within 6 months), and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field AND four (4) or more years of experience as a Building Inspector, Plans Examiner, Construction Engineer, Architect, Project Manager, Superintendent, or a related field;

Responsibilities

• Examines construction documents to ensure compliance with Standard Building Codes, including Building, Fire, Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes, NFPA, Life Safety Code, ANSI and City of Hoover codes and ordinances, including Zoning and Subdivision regulations.
• Corresponds and coordinates with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Records and distributes civil and landscape drawings, retrieves and documents responses, and forwards documents as required.
• Submits documents to Fire Administration, coordinates and reviews site plans and construction drawings, and incorporates plan review comments as necessary.
• Receives, reviews, and approves post foundation surveys required for all new construction.
• Receives, analyzes, and approves project addendums, change orders, and notifications to permitted plans and specifications.
• Receives and reviews reports from civil, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural engineers and coordinates prospective changes with architects as necessary.
• Communicates all approved changes and modifications to respective inspectors.
• Issues permits, compiles and examines documents, applications, bonds, and third party approvals, and determines valuation for permit fees as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field

Associate's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field

High School Diploma or GED

ICC Plans Examiner Certification

Driver's license

Job description

The City of Hoover is seeking a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to ensure code compliance across new construction and major projects in Hoover, Alabama. This role collaborates with architects, engineers, developers, and contractors to review plans and issue permits.

Qualified candidates must hold a Civil Engineering–related degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent, ICC Plans Examiner certification (or obtained within 6 months), and a valid driver's license.