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Gwinnett County, GA

Plans Examiner III

Gwinnett County, GA, Tate, GA, United States


Salary: $69,362.00 - $80,634.00 Annually

Location : Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type: Full-Time Merit

Job Number: 24-02810

Department: Department of Planning and Development

Opening Date: 11/14/2024

Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Exempt

Class Summary

Job Description The Plans Reviewer III will report directly to the Planning Manager on the Plans Review team. The essential duties are as follows:

Essential Duties
  • Reviews building and site construction plans for compliance with architectural, civil, utility, and other regulations. Primarily review mechanical, electrical, plumbing, but may also review for structural, fire, life safety, and accessibility.
  • Assists and responds to design professionals, contractors, developers, other government agencies, and the public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Conducts research regarding zoning conditions and administrative questions.
  • Enters plan and permit data and coordinates related activities with co-workers.
  • Determines appropriate construction permit fees.
Grade
The grade for this position is C43(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, ICC Certifications, or related field AND
  • Four years of planning review experience
    • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health
  • Medical plans for active and retired employees
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug plan

Wellness
  • Onsite Employee Wellness Center
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Immunizations
  • Wellness education and incentive programs
  • Annual wellness fair

Family and Career
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Family planning benefits
  • Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time
  • Annual/Sick Leave
  • 12 paid holidays per calendar year
  • 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available
  • Retirement and Savings Plans
  • 401(a) Defined Contribution
  • 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
  • Longevity pay
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Financial education programs

Protection
  • Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Critical illness and accident insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in Engineering, or ICC Certifications, or related field?
  • Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
  • Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
  • Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study
  • Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study


02

How many years of MEP plan review experience do you have?
  • none
  • less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 or more years


03

Describe your MEP plan review experience. If none, type N/A.

04

List any professional licenses or certificates.

Required Question