PLANS EXAMINER I/II - CITY OF HILLSBORO - PERMIT TECHNICIAN ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:
Plans Examiner I/II 

Closing Date/Time:
Continuous 

Salary:
$31.15 - $44.34 Hourly
 $5,400.00 - $7,686.00 Monthly

Full Time

Location:
Civic Center, 150 E Main Street Hillsboro OR 97123, Oregon 

General Statement of Duties  Benefits  Supplemental Questions

Starting salary is $5,400 to $7,106 per month, (depending on qualifications), plus benefits.

Do you love red tape?  Neither do we. We’re looking for a collaborative, relationship-driven plan review professional with a track record of delivering world class customer service to join our team as a Plans Examiner. If you’re looking to make a difference in a thriving community, be part of an innovative and dynamic team of professionals, and be valued for your creative problem-solving skills, we’d love to meet you!

The principal function of an employee in this class is to review new construction plans for compliance with the State Building Code and other related laws, standards, and regulations.  Responsibilities include documenting compliance; providing technical assistance to facilitate the permitting process; working with design professionals to address and correct plan deficiencies; and tracking and monitoring plan compliance throughout construction in collaboration with field inspection staff.  This class of Plans Examiner II is distinguished from the class of Plans Examiner I by performing review of commercial, industrial, and multi-family buildings which requires additional certifications and experience to perform the work.

 Examples of Essential Work:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
• Examines residential, commercial, industrial, and public new construction plans for compliance with the State Building Code and other applicable laws, standards, and regulations.  Identifies and documents code-based corrections or plan deficiencies; prepares concise written plan review correspondence.
• Provides technical assistance to the public and building and design professionals, in person, over the phone, and through electronic media, with inquiries regarding construction plans; provides information and assistance regarding building code compliance measures needed to meet code requirements and to facilitate the permitting process; provides ongoing technical support to Permit Technician staff.
• Tracks and monitors projects through final plan approval and provides ongoing support to field staff throughout construction.
• Evaluates data and information to assess complex permit fees and development charges.
• Researches code context, provides code interpretation analysis and recommendation to the Lead Plans Examiner and Chief Plans Examiner, and suggests alternative methods or materials to customers during the construction design process.
• Prepares various reports, correspondence, and plan review documents; maintains records and documentation in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policy, and records retention procedures. 
• Manage records and information in any format, in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations and City policy, guidance and records retention schedule.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

 Acceptable Experience and Training:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree in Construction or Industrial Technology or in a closely related field, and 4 years of building construction related experience; or, any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Depending on assignment, some positions may require:
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record; and
• All State of Oregon approved certifications in one of the following three categories:

 Plans Examiner I

Plumbing

Electrical

Structural/ Mechanical

-Oregon Inspector Certification
 -Residential Plumbing Plans Examiner
 -Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner   -Oregon Inspector Certification
 -Residential Electrical Plans Examiner
 -Commercial Electrical Plans Examiner   -Oregon Inspector Certification
 -Commercial Building Plans Examiner
 -Residential Building Plans Examiner
 -Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner
 -Residential Mechanical Plans Examiner