Senior Plans Examiner
Apply NowCompany: Town of Apex North Carolina
Location: Apex, NC 27502
Description:
TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Senior Plans Examiner
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $76,001.00 - 93,101.00
WORK LOCATION: Mason Street Municipal Building, 322 N. Mason St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2025 at 7pm
*Depending on the applicant pool, we're open to hiring a Plans Examiner II with all Level II Standard Certificates in all specified trades with the ability to obtain Level III Standard Certifications in all specified trades withing an expected hiring range of $58,686-$71,891.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Performs difficult work examining a wide varietyof commercial, residential, and industrial building plans for compliance to issuepermits and to ensure compliance with proper codes and ordinances forpermitting.
This position reports to the Plansand Permits Supervisor.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years ofrelated experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mustpossess four NC Standard Level III certifications in building, electrical,plumbing and mechanical.
Successful passing of field and written test administered by supervisors.
WITH...
WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
Traditional sick and vacation leave
80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
13 paid holidays
Longevity pay
Tuition assistance
Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
invites applications for the position of:
Senior Plans Examiner
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $76,001.00 - 93,101.00
WORK LOCATION: Mason Street Municipal Building, 322 N. Mason St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2025 at 7pm
*Depending on the applicant pool, we're open to hiring a Plans Examiner II with all Level II Standard Certificates in all specified trades with the ability to obtain Level III Standard Certifications in all specified trades withing an expected hiring range of $58,686-$71,891.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Performs difficult work examining a wide varietyof commercial, residential, and industrial building plans for compliance to issuepermits and to ensure compliance with proper codes and ordinances forpermitting.
This position reports to the Plansand Permits Supervisor.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:
- Reviews submitted commercial projects of all types for compliance with all volumes of the NC Building Code, to include Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades. Approves or denies plans.
- Consults with contractors, business and property owners, architects, and engineering design professionals to ensure they understand Code requirements for any project.
- Identifies and researches unique situations presented on plans, helps determine Code requirements and assist with finding Code compliant solutions. Issues Code interpretations as required.
- Assists Permit Technicians, Planning and Zoning Technicians, the Fire Marshal's office, and any other Town Department with questions about Building Code, inspector and contractor requirements, and any other associated general statute or local ordinance requirements.
- Serves as a knowledge resource for residential plan review, particularly on unique or difficult Code issues.
- Maintains records of plans examined.
- As needed, serves as Inspector; inspects building structures in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with building code requirements; prepares inspection reports, advises of necessary corrective action and maintains all related records.
- Performs related duties as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years ofrelated experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mustpossess four NC Standard Level III certifications in building, electrical,plumbing and mechanical.
Successful passing of field and written test administered by supervisors.
WITH...
- Thorough knowledge of all volumes of the NC Building Code, including Building, Energy, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and Existing Building Codes.
- Thorough knowledge of building related General Statutes and local ordinances.
- Thorough knowledge of all types of construction materials and methods and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
- Working knowledge of the Fire Prevention Code and related laws and ordinances.
- Skill in interpretation of codes and in their application to specific situations.
- Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
- Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other county employees, contractors, engineers, developers, zoning officials, insurance adjustors, architects, home/business owners and the general public.
- Ability to use independent judgment and discretion when interpreting building codes.
- Ability to enforce regulations tactfully and firmly.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate and thorough records.
WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
Traditional sick and vacation leave
80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
13 paid holidays
Longevity pay
Tuition assistance
Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.