Job Description

STRUCTURAL PLANS EXAMINER II

JOB CODE 60150

Effective Date:	Rev. 09/08A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to examine moderately complex plans for new construction, alterations and repairs for compliance with City building codes and national standards. Technical advice and assistance is given to owners, developers, architects, engineers and contractors on code conformance problems and to field inspectors in the interpretation of construction plans and in the resolution of difficult code interpretation problems. The difficulty of plan review problems and complexity of construction reviewed differentiates this class from Structural Plans Examiner I. Work is performed under the supervision of a Structural Plans Engineer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews complex plans and specifications to determine if they comply with life safety provisions of the City Construction Code;
• Performs simple engineering computations to analyze structural members and assemblies for structural integrity and compliance with the City Construction Code;
• Identifies inadequacies found in structural and architectural plans and specifications and requires corrections to be made to meet requirements of City codes;
• Reviews tests and other data to determine the suitability of soil bearing values, structural members and assemblies;
• Responds to inquiries from City employees, builders, or other customers regarding City construction codes and department policies and procedures;
• Attends meetings with developers, owners, architects and engineers relating to plan design data, code interpretations, resolution of design problems affecting code compliance and evaluation of new materials and design concepts;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Building construction and standard materials and building design concepts.
• Basic structural engineering in the design of reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and timber as applied to construction of buildings and structures.
• Nationally recognized codes and standards and related ordinances, such as AISC, AISI, AITC, CRSI, ACI and NDS.

Ability to:

• Objectively interpret and consistently apply code requirements and related standards in accordance with department policies.
• Read and accurately interpret building construction plans and specifications.
• Communicate in the English language by phone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the general public.
• Use graphic instructions, such as blueprints, schematic drawings, building plans, or other visual aids.
• Perform simple engineering computations using mathematical methods such as multiplication, division, algebra, and basic trigonometry and calculus.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess the following certifications by the end of the twelve-month probationary period:
  • ICC Building Plans Examiner OR ICC Residential Plans Examiner

  AND one of the following:

  • ICC Residential Building Inspector
  • ICC Commercial Building Inspector

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Two years experience in examining structural plans for new construction, alterations and repairs for compliance with City building codes and national standards (two years at the level of Structural Plans Examiner I), and two years of college-level architecture, civil or structural engineering courses; OR four years of experience inspecting construction work in progress to ensure that work is performed in compliance with approved plans and City codes (four years at the level of Structural Inspector I); OR a bachelor's degree in architecture, civil or structural engineering coupled with two years of design or field inspection experience. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.