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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Plans Examination Administrator
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: July 2000
ORG/POS #: 1530/2955
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To supervise the plans examination process
by ensuring all building plans are reviewed and submitted for approval in a
timely manner.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general direction from the Building Codes
Manager.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assigns
plans to the Plans Examiners for review to ensure conformance to City Building
Codes; distributes plans to external agencies (i.e., Wastewater, Water Works,
etc.) for their review and approval.
2. Maintains
a log of all plans received, distributed, and reviewed; ensures internal and
external plans review personnel complete their reviews in a timely manner.
3. Explains
the plans review process to architects, engineers, contractors, and owners.
4. Maintains
detailed files and records relating to the plans review process.
5. Researches
special uses of materials and approved specialty products for fire protection,
safety, and physically disabled accessibility; reviews reference materials for
approved standards.
6. Receives
building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical plans for proposed repairs or
additions to buildings (i.e., multi-family, institutional, commercial, etc.).
7. Reviews
plans to ensure all required documents are attached; notifies applicants of any
deficiencies.
8. Calculates
plans' fees based on square footage, value of the job, number of plumbing
fixtures, number of outlets, and other features as defined by City Ordinances;
ensures fees are paid by the applicant.
SECONDARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates
Building Code Board of Appeals for all commercial cases.
2. Serves
as backup to Building Codes Manager for commercial projects.
3. Performs other related duties as
required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides general supervision to the Plans
Examiners.
JOB SPECIFICATION
PLANS EXAMINATION
ADMINISTRATOR
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of considerable
difficulty in the supervision of the plans examination process to ensure
all building plans are reviewed and submitted for approval in a timely manner.
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: July 2000
EXAMPLES
OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Assigns
plans to the Plans Examiners for review to ensure conformance to City Building
Codes; distributes plans to external agencies (i.e., Wastewater, Water Works,
etc.) for their review and approval.
Maintains
a log of all plans received, distributed, and reviewed; ensures internal and
external plans review personnel complete their reviews in a timely manner.
Explains the plans review process to architects,
engineers, contractors, and owners.
Maintains detailed files and records relating to the
plans review process.
Researches
special uses of materials and approved specialty products for fire protection,
safety, and physically disabled accessibility; reviews reference materials for
approved standards.
Receives
building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical plans for proposed repairs or
additions to buildings (i.e., multi-family, institutional, commercial, etc.).
Reviews
plans to ensure all required documents are attached; notifies applicants of any
deficiencies.
Calculates
plans' fees based on square footage, value of the job, number of plumbing
fixtures, number of outlets, and other features as defined by City Ordinances;
ensures fees are paid by the applicant.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable
knowledge
of architectural, engineering, and construction standards governing the design,
construction, and utilization of buildings.
Considerable
knowledge
of design and installation standards for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical
systems.
Familiarity
with Civil
Engineering principles and practices.
Skill in the operation of a desk
calculator.
Skill in the operation of an
engineering/architectural scale.
JOB TITLE: Plans Examination Administrator
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
Ability to read and interpret codes
and standards that apply to construction of buildings and structures.
Ability to read and interpret
construction drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
Ability to prepare clear and
concise reports.
Ability to communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain detailed files
and records.
Ability to recognize code
violations and construction defects at the construction site and on plans.
Ability to direct the work of
assigned Plans Examiners.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of
two (2) years of college course work in construction, building trades or a
related area; at least four (4) years of experience in the design or
inspection of commercial and/or industrial building construction; at least
one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
JOB TITLE: Plans Examination Administrator
JOB SPECIFICATION -
CONTINUED
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands marked below are
representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YES NO
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Lifting (lbs.) |
75 |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
50 |
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Stooping, Bending |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
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Walking |
ü |
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Standing |
ü |
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Sitting |
ü |
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Climbing, Balancing (e.g.,
climbing and working from ladder) |
ü |
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Use of Hands to Finger,
Handle, or Feel |
ü |
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Physical Coordination
(sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
ü |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
ü |
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Close Vision (clear vision
at 20" or less) |
ü |
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Distance Vision (clear
vision at 20' or more) |
ü |
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Color Vision (ability to
identify and distinguish colors) |
ü |
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Depth Perception (ability
to judge distance spatial relationships) |
ü |
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Hearing |
ü |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions
marked below are common to this job:
YES NO
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Outdoor Weather Conditions |
ü |
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Wet, Humid Conditions
(non-weather) |
ü |
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Work Near Moving
Mechanical Parts |
ü |
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Work in High, Precarious
Places |
ü |
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Fumes or Dust |
ü |
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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals |
ü |
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Extreme Heat (non-weather
over 90º F.) |
ü |
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Low Noise (e.g., business
office) |
ü |
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Moderate Noise (e.g.,
light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
ü |
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Loud Noise (e.g.,
jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
ü |
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