Plans Examiner - City of Lancaster, TX : Job Details

Salary: $27.95 - $29.50 HourlyLocation : TX 75134, TXJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 5919-2024-1Department: Development ServicesOpening Date: 10/02/2024Summary Review residential and commercial construction plans for compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the City of Lancaster. The Construction Plans Examiner ensures that compliance with the City's adopted codes, regulations and ordinances; direct and advise the construction community and other department staff on building code requirements; serve as back up to Building Official. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review plan specifications and calculations of new construction, additional and alterations to residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Coordinates projects with the Building Official, Planner, Engineer and other departments as necessary.
• Address questions from citizens, builders, sub-contractors, engineers, architects, developers, and others regarding permit requirements, code requirements.
• Interpret ordinances, building codes and regulations, advise on inquiries related to construction installations and material and prepare corrections to plans design.
• Provide regular communications with employees and the public both in writing in person, and on the telephone.
• Research issues and provide data on permits and plan issues and related subject.
• Maintains permit logs, files and records management program; maintains records and files associated with plan review process, problems and permits; prepares periodic reports and conducts surveys. Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Class C Driver's LicenseExaminer Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months. ICC Certification (Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector - Residential and Commercial, or Mechanical Inspector)The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more. To learn more details, vist our 01 Have you ever worked as a Plans Examiner in Municipal Government? If so, how long? 02 Do you have Residential and Commercial Plans Examination experience?

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