City of Olathe
Plans Examiner
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
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.
- Employer
- City of Olathe
- Phone
-
913-971-8774
- Website
- http://www.olatheks.org
- Address
-
City Hall 100 East Santa Fe
Olathe, Kansas, 66061
- Employer
- City of Olathe
- Phone
- 913-971-8774
- Website
- http://www.olatheks.org
- Address
-
City Hall 100 East Santa Fe
Olathe, Kansas, 66061