Plans Examiner



Job Details

Plans Examiner
Employer

City of Olathe

Salary

$21.52 - $33.65 Hourly

Location

Olathe, KS

Job Type

Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Job Number

201800102

Department

Fire

Division

Building Codes

Opening Date

04/27/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The City of Olathe Fire Department is looking for a Plans Examiner to review building and structural plans and specifications for conformance to building codes and regulations. The Plans Examiner issues building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and cross-connection permits as required by City codes; and responds to questions from the general public and other departments concerning permit guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review plans for conformance to various building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural codes and regulations; authorize acceptance or rejection of building permit applications based on review; issue appropriate permits.
  • Review specifications and calculations and consult with originator when needed to clarify or make corrections as necessary.
  • Assist inspectors with analyzing plans and specifications in person or over the phone as necessary.
  • Create and maintain records in computer based permitting database systems and perform plan reviews electronically in .pdf editing programs.
  • Prepare and distribute building, landscape, site, storm and sanitary sewer plans to other departments; prepare reports and other correspondence as necessary, including year end reports of building permits issued.
  • Maintain accurate files and records; input appropriate data into the computer.
  • Coordinate plan review meetings with other City departments.
  • Respond to questions from the general public and other departments, regarding building, plumbing, cross-section and demolition permit guidelines.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience & Education

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in construction or building inspection required. 
 
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional specialized training in structural, electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or a related field is preferred.

Certification: ICC Building Plans Examiner certification required.
 
 

Supplemental Information

Must successfully pass a supplemental background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
 

An organization is only as good as the people it employs.  To attract and retain the best team possible, the City of Olathe offers a comprehensive benefits package.  We believe that if we expect our employees to support the city, we must first support the health and financial well being of our employees and their families.

All Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time employees are entitled to the following benefits and services:
  • Health & Dental
  • Vision/Hearing
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Benefit Spending Plan Under 125
  • Long Term Care
  • Retirement (KPERS) & (KP&F)
  • 457 (Deferred Compensation)
  • Vacation Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holiday
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
Note:  For detailed information regarding available benefits see Benefits Brochure.
 

Employer
City of Olathe
Address
City Hall 100 East Santa Fe

Olathe, Kansas, 66061
Phone
913-971-8774

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