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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Building Plans Examiner Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-exempt Revision Date: 05/05/15
SUMMARY: Performs residential, some commercial, and multi-family, new and existing, building plans examination for
the construction permit process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Communicates to customers the building code plan review and construction permitting processes.
Reviews plans and specifications for proposed projects to determine compliance with the City Code of Ordinances.
Responds to inquiries from contractors and citizens regarding code compliance and building permits.
Reviews, processes, and issues new and existing construction permits.
Fast tracks applications such as fences, swimming pools, accessory buildings, decks, patios, and landscape
features.
Meets with construction permit applicants such as engineers, architects, contractors, builders and property owner
regarding approval or disapproval of plans; discusses proposed construction to determine compliance with related
ordinances, regulations and directives.
Reviews, explains and interprets the building code and regulations relative to the construction plans submitted;
explains the methods of modifying plans to comply with the building codes and regulations.
Researches codes, permits databases and archived plans to determine code compliance for existing buildings
and requirements for prosed alternative.
Assists in examining commercial plans to ensure building code compliance for residential and commercial
occupancies for fire/life safety, structural, energy, plumbing, electrical and mechanical
Assists customers with their property/building envelope for buildable areas and building codes compliance.
Calculates construction and utility permit fees; explains and outlines various fee payment options.
Communicates with Inspection Staff on code and regulation interpretations to improve the overall process and
procedures.
Coordinates with Building Official on estimated projects for future development for budgeting purposes.
Maintains Web Site information for Building Inspections.
Manage and maintain permit and plans for records retention for Inspection Services Department; files documents
in active and inactive file system.
Assists and coordinates with other City departments in regards to construction.
Attends development pre application meetings.
Performs other work as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High School diploma or equivalent. Two years of full-time plans examining experience. OR Any combination of
experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Knowledge of:
Building codes and related federal, state and local regulations.
Plan review practices and related building and fire codes and other state regulatory requirements to include the
Texas Department of Health, TCEQ, and Texas Architectural Barriers Act. Regulations.
Basic theory of business operation principals
The business elements of the construction field.
International Code Council (ICC) Residential, ICC Commercial Building and Energy Codes
Building codes and construction and building inspection procedures.
City of Georgetown’s Unified Development Code.
Office practices and administrative procedures
Skill in:
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Reading and interpreting plans and specifications, reports, and building inspection codes.
Using computer and related software to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
Performing mathematics computations in order to calculate fees, work hours; sufficient math to complete reports
and perform basic bookkeeping.
Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Data analysis and problems solving.
Planning and organizing.
Applying code requirements.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license
Possess or has the ability to obtain ICC certification as a Residential Building Inspector OR Residential or Commercial
Plans Examiner AND certification as an IECC Residential Plans Examiner/Inspector OR IECC Commercial Plans
Examiner within 2 1/2 years of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.