City of Amarillo, Texas
PLANS EXAMINER
City of Amarillo, Texas, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Salary:
$17.00
SUMMARY
Under supervision, intakes and reviews construction documents for compliance with all applicable laws, codes and rules and assists inspection personnel as needed for on-site compliance with City Ordinances.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESConducts plan intake for various types of plans including commercial and residential plans; logs plans into the computer system and tracks the plan review through the process.Reviews construction documents to verify compliance with applicable City Ordinances and issuance of building, roofing, wrecking, and other types of permits.Assists the public via phone, email and in person by providing information for permits, licenses, and other requirements and policies of the City.Responds to inquiries and confers with builders, engineers, contractors, architects, and the public concerning submittal requirements, code and permit regulations at the counter and over the phone.Issues Sign Permits, Manufactured Home Permits, Certificates of Occupancy Permits, Wrecking Permits and licenses transient businesses.Makes address assignments.Maintains base maps, plat files and street address databases.Performs field inspections for compliance with City Ordinances as needed.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.M
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REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in public relations or high public contact. Must obtain the ICC Residential Plans Examiner and International Energy Conservation Code certifications within one year of employment. Valid Texas Driver's License required or must be obtained within 2 months of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of and ability to use written reference material for Code, standards, and references.Basic typing, drafting and mathematical skills.Must have written and verbal skills necessary to understand and communicate technical requirements to the public.Knowledge of basic construction standards.Ability to operate small office equipment, including fax machine, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.Ability to operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD.
ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, climb, crawl, crouch, stand, kneel, sit, hear, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
$17.00
SUMMARY
Under supervision, intakes and reviews construction documents for compliance with all applicable laws, codes and rules and assists inspection personnel as needed for on-site compliance with City Ordinances.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESConducts plan intake for various types of plans including commercial and residential plans; logs plans into the computer system and tracks the plan review through the process.Reviews construction documents to verify compliance with applicable City Ordinances and issuance of building, roofing, wrecking, and other types of permits.Assists the public via phone, email and in person by providing information for permits, licenses, and other requirements and policies of the City.Responds to inquiries and confers with builders, engineers, contractors, architects, and the public concerning submittal requirements, code and permit regulations at the counter and over the phone.Issues Sign Permits, Manufactured Home Permits, Certificates of Occupancy Permits, Wrecking Permits and licenses transient businesses.Makes address assignments.Maintains base maps, plat files and street address databases.Performs field inspections for compliance with City Ordinances as needed.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.M
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NIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in public relations or high public contact. Must obtain the ICC Residential Plans Examiner and International Energy Conservation Code certifications within one year of employment. Valid Texas Driver's License required or must be obtained within 2 months of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of and ability to use written reference material for Code, standards, and references.Basic typing, drafting and mathematical skills.Must have written and verbal skills necessary to understand and communicate technical requirements to the public.Knowledge of basic construction standards.Ability to operate small office equipment, including fax machine, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.Ability to operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD.
ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, climb, crawl, crouch, stand, kneel, sit, hear, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.