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City of Houston · 2 months ago

Senior Plan Analyst (Plan Review/Plumbing)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The City of Houston is seeking a Senior Plan Analyst in the Houston Permitting Center/Building Code Enforcement/Plan Review section. This role involves reviewing and analyzing construction documents to ensure compliance with plumbing codes and regulations, approving construction documents for permits, and interacting with the public and contractors regarding plan reviews and permit requirements.

HospitalityNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides review, analysis, research and interpretation of construction documents to ensure compliance with various code ordinances and regulations

Examines and reviews construction documents to enforce code compliance and local ordinance procedures related to Plumbing

Ensures that construction meets Local and National Building codes, ordinances and technical specifications, various duties

Approves construction documents for issue of building permits

Review and writes requirements for plans which do not meet city building codes

Meets with the general public, contractors, technical professionals and businesses on preliminary plan reviews, permit requirements and related ordinances and procedures

Researches and evaluates commercial and residential plans, specifications and drawings

Reads and reviews construction documents and plans, architectural and engineer construction documents

Enters data into database to issue building permits

Requires good communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain City procedures and guidelines and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Plumbing Code knowledgePlumbing Plans ReviewBuilding InspectionMaster Plumber LicenseTSBPE Inspection LicenseICC Plumbing Plans ExaminerAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Requires a related Associate's degree, such as Building Inspection, or the equivalent

Two years of skilled, journey level experience in building trades, inspection or plan examining (which could include experience as a Permit Specialist) in the area of analysis to be performed are required

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving

Must obtain the following license and certification within 11 months of employment: TSBPE Inspection License, ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required

Preferred

Knowledge of the current Plumbing Code and how it applies to reviewing Plumbing Plans/Drawings

Four years of skilled Journeyman level or Master Plumber experience in the Plumbing trade

Applicants who possess a Master or Journeyman's Plumbing License

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for