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City of Lubbock

Plan Examiner

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A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.

$60,824 / year median in Texas

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Coordinates an interdepartmental construction plan review and permitting process; Regularly confers with the public, contractors, engineers and architects concerning matters pertaining to proposed construction projects; provides guidance and advice concerning procedural, regulatory and technical matters affecting private and public building construction projects; reviews construction documents for conformance to adopted codes and standards, prepares comprehensive written reports and issues building permits. Serve as a contact for the public, contractors and design professionals; Serve as a liaison to other regulatory departments and agencies and coordinate an interdepartmental plan review process; Review and interpret complex technical information presented in construction plans, documents and shop drawings and determine conformance with established codes and standards; Communicate plan review results, compliance issues, and regulatory or procedural information effectively to customers of widely varied backgrounds and technical sophistication levels; Interface effectively with Department support staff and field inspection personnel with respect to administrative and technical project-related matters; Promote a positive public image and deliver exemplary customer service in a fast-[aced production environment; Perform other duties as assigned Model code organization certification as a Building Plan Examiner preferred. Completion of a bachelor degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field, or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Knowledge of:
Municipal plan review and permitting procedures International Building and Residential Code requirements for construction General building design and construction The Texas Engineering and Architectural Practices Acts, as well as other Statues and State Administrative rules affecting the municipal building regulatory function Ability to: Effectively perform all listed essential functions Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Organize, prioritize and multi-task efficiently Analyze a technical work problem, evaluated available alternatives, and make recommendations from among the available solutions Utilize standard office software Physical Requirements Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds Occasionally walk during a shift Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing Place arms above, at or below shoulder height