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Job Description
Summary
Review residential and commercial construction plans for compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the City of Lancaster. The Construction Plans Examiner ensures that compliance with the City’s adopted codes, regulations and ordinances; direct and advise the construction community and other department staff on building code requirements; serve as back up to Building Official.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Review plan specifications and calculations of new construction, additional and alterations to residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Coordinates projects with the Building Official, Planner, Engineer and other departments as necessary.
- Address questions from citizens, builders, sub-contractors, engineers, architects, developers, and others regarding permit requirements, code requirements.
- Interpret ordinances, building codes and regulations, advise on inquiries related to construction installations and material and prepare corrections to plans design.
- Provide regular communications with employees and the public both in writing in person, and on the telephone.
- Research issues and provide data on permits and plan issues and related subject.
- Maintains permit logs, files and records management program; maintains records and files associated with plan review process, problems and permits; prepares periodic reports and conducts surveys. Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Class C Driver’s License
Examiner Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
ICC Certification (Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector - Residential and Commercial, or Mechanical Inspector)
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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