Description
The Senior Plan Examiner plays a crucial role in ensuring public health, safety, and welfare by overseeing advanced plan review and inspection operations for residential and commercial construction projects. This position is responsible for conducting detailed plan reviews to ensure compliance with all adopted codes and ordinances, performing inspections as needed to support field operations, and serving as a technical lead for internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Plan Examiner acts as a key liaison in coordinating complex development activities and is expected to function with a high level of autonomy and professional judgment.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college, resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in plan review, inspections, or construction management is required.
- Experience working in a municipal or government setting is preferred.
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Required: Must possess a minimum of three ICC certifications in electrical, building, plumbing, or mechanical (residential and/or commercial), and plan examiner. Or obtain within one year of employment.
- Preferred: ICC Building Inspector certification and/or other ICC certifications (e.g., Energy, Mechanical, Electrical, plumbing, plan examiner).
- Certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.
