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City of Dallas · 1 day ago

Plans Examiner- Planning and Development (Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25.12/hr - $28.85/hr

4+ years exp

The City of Dallas is seeking a Plans Examiner to analyze commercial and building plans for compliance with City Building Codes. The role involves reviewing applications, communicating with contractors and property owners, and providing support to senior staff while ensuring efficient processing of permits.

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Responsibilities

Conducts and performs general and preliminary review of plans and applications for commercial, and residential; uses and applies established pre-screen procedures to ensure that all the necessary documents and data are being submitted; identifies and rejects those applications which are incomplete

Meets, engages, and communicates with contractors, builders, and property owners in regard to the status of plans; explains and interprets the codes and regulations relative to the construction plans submitted

Provides support and assistance to the Senior Plans Examiners and Permit Center Manager to ensure all administrative tasks are completed and done in an effective and accurate manner

Routes, directs, and ensures the delivery of plans to other Plans Review Teams; ensures plans submitted for review are managed professionally and appropriately

Provides customer service assistance through assisting public in use of Maps, Plats, Files, and other records pleasantly and promptly

Performs a wide range of technical, administrative, and clerical skills to support the plans examining activities of the department; provides basic math calculations, computes footage for buildings, and examines documents and blueprints

Research, reviews, and checks for complete legal data entries on applications and other planning documents

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned

Qualification

Building codes knowledgeZoning codes knowledgeConstruction plans interpretationCustomer service skillsProblem analysisCoachingTrainingEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Four (4) years working as a customer service representative, permit clerk or senior permit clerk; or performing construction related work or municipal position with responsibility for building/municipal development code interpretation/enforcement

Valid driver's license with good driving record

General knowledge of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and/or zoning codes with considerable knowledge of other City codes, ordinances and safety regulations affecting building construction

Knowledge of City construction codes

Knowledge of state laws applicable to inspection

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with the general public while discussing, explaining and interpreting standards and codes

Ability to read and accurately interpret construction plans, specifications and reference materials

Ability to analyze facts, recognize problems, and to formulate and implement viable solutions

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to coach and train others on specific topics related to this position