Plans Examiner II (Building Plan Review)

Company: City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Working Title of Vacant PositionPlans Examiner II (Building Plan Review)Job Type: Full TimePosting Type: PublicNumber of Vacancies: 1Department: DEVELOPMENT AND PERMITDivision: DEV & PERM NEIGHB SVCRequisition Number: 2025226Number of hours worked per week: 40Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. - Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VAPosition Driving Requirement: R - RoutinePay Basis: Semi-MonthlyAdvertised Salary: Starting Range: $58,964 - $78,128Depending on skills and experience.Job Description: The City's Development & Permits Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Plans Examiner II to join our Building Plan Review team. This role is ideal for a code-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is committed to ensuring safe and compliant construction practices.Key Responsibilities include:

• Review residential and commercial building and site plans for compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, city ordinances, and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Interpret and apply a wide range of construction codes and permitting requirements.
• Utilize permitting software systems and tools, including Accela, Mainframe, GIS, Outlook, Adobe Pro, and other databases.
• Draft clear and professional correspondence, including review letters, emails, and voice messages.
• Communicate code requirements and plan review outcomes to contractors, design professionals, property owners, and the general public.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple plan review projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other staff members as needed.
• Complete all state-required training and achieve applicable certifications within 18 months of hire.The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our for a full list of benefits and employee perks.PM22Required Qualifications: VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with . Special skills or equipment certification will be required such as State Plans Examiner (residential & commercial) Building Inspector, Fire Protection Plans Reviewer, Zoning Administrator, Permit Technician, and others as determined by Department needs. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.Preferred Qualifications: ICC or State certification as a Building Plans Examiner and Residential Plans Examiner is preferred.Prior experience reviewing commercial construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations is also preferred.Job Open Date: 04/29/2025Open Until Filled: YesPI83c0d246c5f0-37820-37526225

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