City of Rockville has an anticipated new job opportunity for a Sr. Plans Examiner. This position is responsible for performing professional administrative work in the review of all building construction and improvement plans and permit applications. The work involves responsibility for ensuring the public safety, health, and welfare through the review of all construction documents, including plans and specifications. The incumbent verifies compliance with all applicable local and state codes. The position requires continuing personal contact with the general public, contractors, architects, etc. concerning new and existing construction plans and code requirements. Exercise of mature judgement and discretion is required and there is latitude from making technical judgements and decisions within established guidelines of rules and regulations.
Our value-driven department seeks someone who has proven skills in project management, community engagement, research, and producing written reports and studies. Please join our Community Planning and Development Services Department where our employees thrive due to a culture of empowerment, professional growth, collaboration, creativity, diversity, and innovation. About Rockville: Conveniently situated in Montgomery County, just 15 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., Rockville, Maryland is hailed as one of the nation’s leading small cities and one of the top 10 most diverse communities in the nation. Rockville offers a mix of urban and suburban lifestyles with a variety of engaged residential communities. Rockville also has two Metro stations that provide convenient access to the DC Metropolitan Area and opportunities for new transit-oriented development.  Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in structural engineering, architecture or closely related field from an accredited university or college; and three (3) years of progressively responsible work in review of building plans; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques involved in all types of building construction, repair and alteration.
• Knowledge of the possible defects and flaws in building construction, of the stages in construction whereby possible defects and violations may be detected, and of effective corrective measures.
• Knowledge of zoning, nuisance and safety ordinances and of building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, electrical, and gas codes and workmanship and material standards required thereby.
• Knowledge of the office management and supervisory practices and procedures involved in keeping strict account of permit applications, permits and their status and overseeing other employees' work.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to the construction field.
• Ability to read and interpret all types of blueprints, working diagrams and specifications encountered, quickly and accurately, and to compare them with construction in progress.
• Ability to deal firmly but fairly and tactfully and to remain calm in dealing with developers, builders, craftsmen and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course of the work, often while under difficult and contentious circumstances.
• Ability to convey concise and accurate explanations of various ordinances, regulations and rulings and the reasons therefor.
• Ability to gather information and prepare clear and concise reports based on an analysis of data, identifying and correcting faulty or hazardous construction plans or conditions.
• Ability to use a computer and several pre-packaged software programs.