Working Title of Vacant PositionPlans Examiner II (Building Plan Review)
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT
Division: DEV & PERM NEIGHB SVC
Requisition Number: Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: Starting Range: $58,964 - $78,128
Depending on skills and experience.
Job Description: The City's Development & Permits Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Plans Examiner II to join our Building Plan Review team. This role is ideal for a code-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is committed to ensuring safe and compliant construction practices.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Review residential and commercial building and site plans for compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, city ordinances, and other relevant laws and regulations.
- Interpret and apply a wide range of construction codes and permitting requirements.
- Utilize permitting software systems and tools, including Accela, Mainframe, GIS , Outlook, Adobe Pro, and other databases.
- Draft clear and professional correspondence, including review letters, emails, and voice messages.
- Communicate code requirements and plan review outcomes to contractors, design professionals, property owners, and the general public.
- Deliver high-quality customer service and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage multiple plan review projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other staff members as needed.
- Complete all state-required training and achieve applicable certifications within 18 months of hire.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our
Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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Required Qualifications: VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires
a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with
City Driving Standards . Special skills or equipment certification will be required such as State Plans Examiner (residential & commercial) Building Inspector, Fire Protection Plans Reviewer, Zoning Administrator, Permit Technician, and others as determined by Department needs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications: ICC or State certification as a Building Plans Examiner and Residential Plans Examiner is preferred.
Prior experience reviewing commercial construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations is also preferred.
Job Open Date: 04/29/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
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