Description
The Plans Examiner/Senior Plans Examiner is responsible for technical work reviewing building construction plans and applications for compliance with City building codes and other City ordinances. Work includes examining plans and specifications of proposed residential, multi-family and commercial structures for compliance with codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Westminster; interpreting and explaining building ordinances and code regulations to builders, architects, designers, contractors, and home owners; assisting individuals who request building permits offering advice regarding materials and methods of construction; and interpreting applicable codes for inspectors, architects, designers, contractors and engineers. This position reports directly to the Plans Examiner Supervisor.
$80,537.60 - $110,801.60 Annually
The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.
Requirements
Plans Examiner
Required:
- Graduation from high school or GED
- Completion of at least two (2) years of college level education in engineering or construction related field
- Must possess ICC Residential or Commercial Plans Examiner Certification
- Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of safe driving record
Preferred:
- Possession of Commercial Plans Examiner Certification
- At least four (4) years of experience in building codes enforcement as a plans examiner or building inspector
- Additional ICC Plans Examiner Certifications
- Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Senior Plans Examiner
In addition to the Plans Examiner responsibilities listed above, progression to the Senior Plans Examiner requires:
- Completion of the probationary period and four (4) years of Plans Examiner experience
- Possession of Commercial Plans Examiner, Residential Plans Examiner and one (1) additional ICC plans examiner certification; Mechanical, Plumbing or Energy
- Demonstrated experience understanding and interpreting complex building code requirements
- Demonstrated leadership qualities to colleagues such as Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors and Permit Technicians
- Experience serving as acting Plans Examiner Supervisor when delegated
- Progression is not automatic and depends on the incumbent's proficiency and experience as a Plans Examiner.
