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Position: Senior Plans Examiner - Building Inspection- Planning and Development Services (Civil Service)

Senior Plans Examiner - Building Inspection

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320 EASTJEFFERSONtime type:

Full time posted on:

Posted Todaytime left to apply:

End Date:

May 15, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :

26-27302

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• * Job Summary
• * Analyzes commercial and multi-family building plans and specifications for compliance with City Building Codes Work is performed with considerable independence with a supervisor providing technical assistance on complex problems, and work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for achievement of desired results and application of established codes and regulations.
• * Job Description
• *** Overview
• * The Senior Plans Examiner-Building Inspection reviews, examines, and analyzes residential, commercial and multi-family building plans and specifications for compliance with City Building Codes.
• * Essential Functions
• *** 1
• * Performs and completes building, fire, and energy reviews on large and small commercial and residential projects; evaluates and approves building and construction permits; repairs, drafts., and maintains technical reports regarding review activities.
• * 2
• * Meets with contractors, builders and property owners in regard to the approval or disapproval of plans; explains and interprets the building code and regulations relative to the construction plans submitted; explains the methods of modifying plans submitted to comply with the building codes and regulations; and, gives advice to building inspectors; attends and participates in various pre-development meetings and delivers strong and competent technical advice on residential and commercial building codes, life safety, accessibility, and energy codes.
• * 3
• * Examines blueprints, complex construction drawings and specifications of proposed buildings prior to the issuance of a building permit; discusses technical requirements of plans with engineers, contractors, builders or owners; suggests modifications and calls for corrections to plans as necessary; assists building personnel in resolving commercial and residential complaints from the public, architects, engineers, contractors, and attorneys; resolves complex building related compliance disagreements through communications and field inspections.
• * 4
• * Computes square footage of buildings, estimates costs, and calculates building permits; reviews applications and makes adjustments as needed; ensures accurate construction types, occupancy classifications, sprinkler status, fire alarm status, and permit information for building development; ensures architectural and structural plans are coherent and that all lengths, measurements, and calculations are accurate.
• * 5
• * Works closely and professionally with citizens and businesses in Dallas to interpret complex building codes in a clear and concise manner to promote livability, viability, and equitability within the City.
• * 6
• * Collaborates and engages with Code Compliance officers, Building Inspection Administration, Current Planning Staff and Building Inspectors to address issues in the field.
• * 7
• * Leads, trains, and provides direction for other plans examiners working in the field or in the office; provides insight, technical knowledge, and code expertise to ensure all building plans are effectively checked, examined, and approved; provides extensive and professional customer service and engages with the public in multiple ways.
• * 8
• * Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
• * Knowledge and Skills
• *** 1
• * Thorough knowledge of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and/or zoning codes with considerable knowledge of other City codes, ordinances and safety regulations affecting building construction.
• * 2
• * Knowledge of City construction codes
• * 3
• * Knowledge of state laws applicable to inspection
• * 4
• * Ability…