Plans Examiner (Danville)

Performs complex commercial and residential plan reviews for structural and non-structural integrity, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing prior to the issuance of permits. Performs periodic field inspections with Inspectors for compliance. Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations in the evaluation of proposals for new materials and reviews plan applications. Coordinates with all other City reviewers.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Performs a broad range of plan reviews for commercial and residential structures; Reviews plans for general conformance with the VUSBC, federal and state laws, and local ordinances.
• Makes interpretations of the building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical code requirements; prepares plan review letters outlining code deficiencies identified through plan review.
• Performs field inspections alongside Inspectors for structural compliance.
• Provides a high level of customer service for customers, contractors, and developers regarding plans reviews.
• Collaborates with building and permitting staff to review plans for residents and developers of the City of Danville.
• May perform review of engineering analysis of structural design.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Attends meetings and participates in training.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED supplemented by six months to one year of post-secondary study or training: e.g. vocational, business, technical school and three years experience in plans examining, permitting, building construction, or building inspection. Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field preferred.

• Valid Drivers License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• ICC or similar certification as a plans examiner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light physical effort, exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly.
• Constant adequate vision, hearing, talking to use computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others, and to maintain operational awareness of surroundings.
• Frequent standing, sitting, lifting, walking, carrying, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, climbing, hearing, talking.
• Occasional pushing/pulling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, balancing.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Frequently experiences a frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment.
• May occasionally experience time pressure, emergency situations.
• May rarely experience irregular work schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other tools and equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This work is performed in an office environment and on jobsites, where there may be respiratory and physical hazards weekly; noise and vibration, wetness/humidity monthly; and seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures. There are occasional mechanical and fire hazards, physical danger or abuse. There is rare exposure to chemical and electrical hazards.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.), and any other equipment as apparent or assigned, if any.