NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Residential Plans Examiner
Spring Hill, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30.85/hr - $43.96/hr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Residential Plans Examiner for the City of Spring Hill, TN. The role involves reviewing residential building plans, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with various building codes and regulations while providing guidance to homeowners and contractors.
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Responsibilities
Performs the review of residential building permit applications and plans to ensure compliance with applicable plumbing, mechanical, building, electrical, and/or other codes and ordinances which includes monitoring third-party plan review consultants. Ensures responses are timely and adequate feedback is provided to applicants within the established time frames
Coordinates with city planners, engineers, and other team members to ensure project plans conform with the city’s zoning and land use requirements. Works with the city’s fire marshal for conformance with fire/life safety codes
Receives and reviews structural, engineering, mechanical system, and other special reports for compliance with applicable construction codes
Assists with the enforcement of building codes, and, municipal code and zoning ordinances to ensure compliance
Provides guidance and responds orally and in writing to the homeowners, citizens, architects, engineers, and contractors regarding submitted plans, construction codes, ordinances, and the city’s development standards
Serves as a technical resource to provide professional advice to the Chief Building Official that enables data-driven decision making. Recommends changes to codes, rules and regulations based upon common problem areas and special land use development issues
Attends city board and commission meetings as determined by the Chief Building Official
Reviews, prepares, and maintains a variety of reports, logs, and/or other related documentation related to inspection results, complaint resolutions, and/or other related issues
Responsible for assessing and calculating all permit and development fees as needed by the Senior Plans Examiner or Chief Building Official
Ongoing implementation of best practices to enhance the city’s development services and review processes
Performs other duties as assigned, including: Performs office work relative to the keeping of records and reviewing of construction plans, site plans, and architectural designs
Prepares correspondence to construction industry professionals relating to required plan corrections and engineering details
Ensures that proper permits have been obtained and that all fees have been collected for the scope of work observed
Coordinates activities with other City departments to ensure attainment of multi-department inspection objectives
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school plus at least five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
State of Tennessee Valid Driver's License
Within one year from starting employment, the Residential Plans Examiner shall obtain a minimum of the following certifications from the International Code Council, Inc. and/or State Agency: Residential Building Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector
Knowledge of municipal codes; plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and corresponding manuals
Knowledge of zoning ordinances and enforcement
Ability to read plans, zoning maps, plats, and surveys
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, colleagues, and external stakeholders
Ability to gather and organize information to produce clear, concise, and accurate written reports and documentation
Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations, procedures, and guidelines with sound judgment
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Preferred
Prior supervisory experience
Benefits
We offer several medical insurance options for the entire family, and employer paid dental coverage for the employee (with the option to purchase additional coverage for dependents at a minimum cost) and vision insurance that you are eligible for at the first of the month after your hire date.
$25,000 in employer paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD). Available for purchase are Short Term Disability (STD) and American Fidelity policies (i.e., Cancer, Hospitalization, Accident, etc.) for which you are eligible on the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.
The City of Spring Hill participates in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), a defined benefit plan. In addition to mandatory participation in the pension, we also offer 401(k) and 457(b) retirement options.
Like other public employees in Williamson County, our employees can enroll in discounted membership with Williamson County Parks and Recreation, and enjoy using the Longview Recreation facility, as well as any other facility in the system.
You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays each year.
Employees earn one day of sick leave each month, which is immediately accessible.
You will also earn 2 weeks of vacation during your first year of employment, one of which you can access after a 6-month introductory period, the remaining vacation is accrued monthly.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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