KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:         

Methods, practices, materials, equipment, and safety hazards associated with construction, remodeling, and repair activities.

Possible defects to structural construction.

Standard testing devices, methods, and corrective measures.

Mathematical principles relative to construction (square footage, allowable areas, cubic feet, etc.).

Skill to:

Effectively interpret and implement through plan review the current adopted state and local building codes.

Ability to:

Read, understand, and interpret plans and specifications.

Interpret, apply, and explain building code requirements.

Discuss technical problems clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Coordinate and manage diverse issues and individuals through the plan development process.

Assist staff with related responsibilities.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Plans Examiner Trainee

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in building construction methods and practices or equivalent experience or training in building construction, inspection, checking of plans and specifications, and zoning regulations is required.

Education/Training:

Two (2) years of college level coursework in engineering or architecture, or equivalent experience and training in building construction, inspection, checking of plans and specifications, and zoning regulations is preferred.

Plans Examiner/Coordinator

Experience:

Three (3) years of Residential/Commercial plan review experience, building construction methods and practices, checking of plans and specifications, and zoning regulations is required.

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or architecture, or equivalent experience and training in building construction, inspection, checking of plans and specifications, and zoning regulations is preferred.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within ten (10) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Plans Examiner Trainee

Ability to obtain certification as an ICC Plans Examiner within eighteen (18) months of employment is required.

Plans Examiner/Coordinator

A valid Building Plans Examiner certification through the International Code Council is required.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb.

With or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, confined spaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.

Ability to travel to different sites and travel for training.