Plans Examiner

About the Department

Position Duties

• The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Staffs the department’s public counter to ensure customers, residents, developers and business owners are greeted and assisted in a timely manner; Checks, examines and evaluates construction plans and related documents for compliance with City ordinances, regulations and laws, including State emergency and access laws, for completeness and compliance; Checks plans for electrical, plumbing and mechanical code compliance including but not limited to, structural, energy, safety and health features, use of material, property placement and set-backs; Coordinates submitted plans with other departments to ensure all requirements have been addressed; Notes corrections for detected defects or inadequacies by requiring that corrections be made to meet City and other regulatory authority codes; makes recommendations to resolve issues; Meets with permit applicants to discuss code issues; EnerGov - Assists permit applicants in the application process, assists other departments and the public with researching and finding requested construction documents in the system. Becomes an expert-user to troubleshoot common issues; tracks and routes projects through the online workflow; Uses Bluebeam or other equivalent plans reading software for plan review; Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, owners and the general public on proposed projects to collect information and resolve problems; Performs observation or inspections in the field; collects field data regarding development issues to ensure the assigned staff member has accurate information to address the concern/issue; Establishes values for proposed buildings and structures and calculates permit fees; and Performs related duties as assigned. ~ For the complete job description, please go to the City of Santee's website at www.cityofsanteeca.gov ~