What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plans Examiner II position at City of Roanoke, Virginia?
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Plans Examiner II to review building plans and proposed construction (new or existing) for compliance with legal standards. The successful candidate will review building plans as part of the application and review process leading to the issuance of a construction permit for compliance with building and zoning code requirements and for application of safe construction design, and provide training and seminars to design professionals, contractors and citizens on code related issues. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and/or training in building inspection; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must possess and maintain the following certifications required by the Uniform Statewide Building Code and the City of Roanoke: Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner and Fire Plans Examiner.
Reviews building plans and proposed construction (new or existing) for compliance with legal standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reviews building plans as part of the application and review process leading to the issuance of a construction permit for compliance with building and zoning code requirements and for application of safe construction design.
Gives information to builders, owners, contractors, residents and others regarding building regulations and plan reviews.
Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders, does basic plan checking to determine compliance with codes.
Testifies in court on building code related cases.
Makes reports and keeps records regarding plan reviews.
Provides training and seminars to design professionals, contractors and citizens on code related issues.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years related experience and/or training in building inspection or plans review or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must possess and maintain the following certifications required by the Uniform Statewide Building Code and the City of Roanoke: Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner and Fire Plans Examiner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position.SUMMARYReviews building plans and proposed construction (new or existing) for compliance with legal standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reviews building plans as part of the application and review process leading to the issuance of a construction permit for compliance with building and zoning code requirements and for application of safe construction design.
Gives information to builders, owners, contractors, residents and others regarding building regulations and plan reviews.
Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders, does basic plan checking to determine compliance with codes.
Testifies in court on building code related cases.
Makes reports and keeps records regarding plan reviews.
Provides training and seminars to design professionals, contractors and citizens on code related issues.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years related experience and/or training in building inspection or plans review or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must possess and maintain the following certifications required by the Uniform Statewide Building Code and the City of Roanoke: Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner and Fire Plans Examiner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
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