City of Houston · 2 months ago
SENIOR PLAN ANALYST (Electrical)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expCity of Houston is seeking a Senior Plan Analyst specializing in Electrical to review and analyze construction documents for compliance with building codes and regulations. The role involves interaction with the public and contractors, as well as the approval of building permits and the interpretation of city procedures.
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Responsibilities
Provides review, analysis, research and interpretation of construction documents to ensure compliance with various code ordinances and regulations
Examines and reviews construction documents to enforce code compliance and local ordinance procedures related to Electrical
Ensures that construction meets Local and National Building codes, ordinances and technical specifications, various duties
Approves construction documents for issue of building permits
Review and writes requirements for plans which do not meet city building codes
Meets with the general public, contractors, technical professionals and businesses on preliminary plan reviews, permit requirements and related ordinances and procedures
Researches and evaluates commercial and residential plans, specifications and drawings
Reads and reviews construction documents and plans, architectural and engineer construction documents
Enters data into database to issue building permits
Requires good communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain City procedures and guidelines and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a related Associate's degree, such as Building Inspection, or the equivalent
Two years of skilled, journey level experience in building trades, inspection or plan examining (which could include experience as a Permit Specialist) in the area of analysis to be performed are required
Two additional years of skilled, journey level experience in building trades, inspection or plan examining in the area of analysis to be performed may be substituted for the above degree requirement
May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving
Preferred
Applicant must possess a Master or Journeyman's Electrical License
Must obtain one of the following certifications within 11 months of employment (one per trade): 1. ICC Energy Plans Examiner 2. ICC Electrical Plans Examiner
Knowledge of the current Electrical Code and how it applies to reviewing Electrical Plans/Drawings
Four years of skilled Journeyman level or Master Electrician experience in the Electrical trade
Valid Commercial Electrical Plan Examiner and/or Electrical Inspector certification(s)
(ICC) building code experience
Experience reviewing commercial and residential plans, including reading construction documents and plans
Experience in building design, drafting, architectural and engineer construction, and building construction
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such people possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such people are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6
Benefits
Eligible for award of up to $3000.00, upon completion of 24 months employment.
Eligible for incentive of up to $1000.00, upon submission of qualifying receipts.
Eligible for annual incentives of up to $3900.00, upon acquisition of eligible certifications and after completing 6 months on the job.
Salary adjusted by 4.4% upon completion of 24 months of employment
Salary adjusted by 2.0% upon completion of 36 months of employment.
Company
City of Houston
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