Associate Plans Examiner
The Permitting Division of the King County Department of Local Services invites applicants reflective of our diverse local service area to apply for the position of Plans Examiner.
The Plans Examiner will perform plan examination of residential and commercial building plans and supporting documentation submitted by design professionals, builders, and home owners for structures and developments to ensure compliance with structural, fire/life safety, energy, accessibility, and other county, state, and federal building code regulations. This person provides direct service to walk-in customers by conducting pre-application and construction consultation meetings, researching code requirements, and permit histories.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Construction or plans examination experience or education and experience in a related field such as architecture, engineering or construction management.
- Demonstrated experience in the application and interpretation of national, state, and local building and fire codes and standards
- Knowledge of the permitting process.
- Knowledge of structural materials, systems, and engineering.
- Skill in reading, interpreting, and explaining construction documents, specifications, codes, ordinances, and policies
- Conducting meetings with builders, professionals or other customers to review construction, code, or other technical requirements
- Handle multiple competing priorities and producing quality detailed work within tight timeframes.
- Working effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Must work well in a fast-paced, results oriented, team environment with the ability to think quickly and independently.
- Strong communication skills, collaborative working style and the ability to handle stressful situations in a positive manner.
Our Most competitive Candidate Will Also Have:
- Experience as a plans examiner.
- ICC certification as a building inspector and/or plans examiner.
- Knowledge of electronic review of construction documents.
- Engineer or architect license or professional degree.
Necessary special requirements:
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Must be able to use office equipment and software.