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Building Plans Examiner

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY: Reviews building permit applications and building plans accepted for processing; answers building code and related zoning questions from the public and others; interprets and applies the adopted Ada County Building Code Ordinance. Performs residential building inspections when necessary.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Plans Examiner I reviews and approves residential building permit applications and construction plans for a wide range of projects involving the full range of standard construction procedures and practices under the general supervision of the Building Official.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews construction plans and specifications for compliance with Ada County Building Code Ordinance;
• Performs mathematical calculations in the review of construction plans;
• Answers questions from industry professionals and public about the Ada County Building code and related matters;
• Communicates with other divisions, departments, and agencies in matters related to construction and building codes;
• Researches code related issues;
• Generates accurate written record of plan reviews and inspections for the permanent county file.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs building inspections;
• Performs related functions as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Certification as a Building Plans Examiner and Residential Building Inspector from International Code Council (ICC) is required within six (6) months of hire;
• Must obtain the following certifications within one (1) year of hire: ICC Residential Mechanical Plans Examiner/Inspector, ICC Residential Energy Code Plans Examiner/Inspector;
• Must obtain the following certifications within two (2) years of hire: ICC Commercial Building Plans Examiner/Inspector, ICC Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner/Inspector, ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner/Inspector;
• Knowledge of and ability to understand and enforce county and state building codes and related laws and ordinances;
• Knowledge of the basics of structural design, algebra, trigonometry and geometry in order to make mathematical calculations;
• Thorough knowledge of all types of construction, materials and methods;
• Skill in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office software;
• Ability to read and interpret complex plans and specifications;
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing;
• Ability to research and analyze construction materials and methods.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks;
• When the employee performs inspections they will take place in a field setting;
• Inspection visits require the incumbent to move over uneven land and inspect various parts of structures. Often the incumbent must use ladders and/or move through crawl spaces to gain access to sections of the structure. Sometimes the incumbent must negotiate fences, hazardous or steep terrain with rough, rocky and/or wet surfaces.

ADA COUNTY PROVIDES VETERAN'S PREFERENCE FOR ALL COUNTY JOBS EXCEPT FOR THOSE DEEMED "KEY POSITIONS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 65, CHAPTER 5 OF IDAHO CODE.

ADA COUNTY RECOGNIZES THAT EMPLOYEES ARE OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO BENEFIT-ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

HEALTHCARE:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account

RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT PLANS:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

WELLBEING PROGRAM:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

PAID-LEAVE:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

LIFE & SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE:

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

OPTIONAL BENEFITS:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

VISIT US AT ADACOUNTY.ID.GOV/HUMAN-RESOURCES/EMPLOYEE-BENEFITS TO VIEW DETAILS REGARDING OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE, INCLUDING: PAID LEAVE, HEALTHCARE BENEFITS, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, AND MORE!

EMPLOYER: ADA COUNTY DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

ADDRESS: 200 W. FRONT ST. BOISE, IDAHO, 83702

WEBSITE: WWW.ADACOUNTY.ID.GOV