Plans Reviewer
City of League City, TX
League City, TX 77573
$51,763.20 - $75,056.64 a year
Description
The purpose of this job is to review new construction documents and building plans for Commercial and Residential Projects; verifies compliance with building, zoning, construction codes and City ordinances.
This job will be available to fill on January 1, 2026.
Essential Job Functions
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Examines residential and commercial construction plans and building permits for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical ,plumbing codes, and City ordinance.
- Explains codes and regulations to general contractors.
- Resolves code or structural design issues and assists the public with code questions and interpretations.
- Reviews applications for development permit in compliance with floodplain management guidelines.
- Makes required corrections to plans for conformance to regulations and/or ordinance.
- Consults with engineers, designers, developers, contractors, architects, and homeowners regarding codes and regulations for requested projects.
- Maintains permit log, files, and records management programs.
- Maintains records and files associated with plan review process.
- Prepares periodic reports and responds to requests for information.
- Assists with the front office as needed.
- Attends construction development meetings, design review meetings, and advises applicants of codes, policies and ordinances for proposed work.
- Assists Building Official and Building Inspectors and interacts with the Fire Marshall as needed.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
- At least one year of experience in municipal building inspection, plan review, combination, or related construction and educational experience
- Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted or evaluated at the discretion of the City.
- ICC Residential Plans Examiner Certification, or ability to obtain within one year
- ICC Commercial Plans Examiner Certification, or ability to obtain within two years
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), or ability to obtain within three years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Science or a related field
- Experience with Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (Energov) or other permitting software
- Proficiency with using BlueBeam software
- Bilingual in Spanish
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
- English grammar, spelling, punctuation
- City ordinances, building codes, construction and zoning codes
- City policies, procedures and practices
- Principles and practices of building inspections.
- Residential and commercial construction plans and the building permit process
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Microsoft products (Word , Excel, Outlook)
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Drawing interpretations and report development
- Organize and manage large amounts of information and multiple projects simultaneously
- Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries