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Perform technical review of residential, commercial, and industrial building plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building, zoning, fire, and accessibility codes, as well as Doña Ana County ordinances and standards. Provide guidance and recommendations to the public, contractors, and staff regarding building plans and code requirements. Prepare reports related to plan reviews, perform code interpretations as needed, and assist permit technicians and inspectors to support the permitting and inspection process.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES.\n1. Plan Review and Code Compliance\nExamine residential, commercial, and industrial plans for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes, accessibility requirements, and zoning ordinances.\n\nInterpret, apply, and enforce land development codes, life safety codes, accessibility standards, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.\n\nReview plans and specifications and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.\n\n2. Customer Service and Technical Assistance\nProvide customer service and respond to requests for information regarding plans, permits, and code requirements.\n\nConsult with and provide guidance to the public, contractors, and county staff regarding plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.\n\nExplain code requirements, regulations, and plan review findings to applicants and stakeholders.\n\n3. Inspection and Field Verification\nPerform residential and commercial inspections as required to verify compliance with approved plans, codes, and ordinances.\n\nInspect residential, commercial, and industrial structures during various stages of construction, alteration, and remodeling.\n\nEvaluate structures undergoing change of use or occupancy, relocation, demolition, or repair due to damage or deterioration.\n\nDetermine extent of damage, evaluate safety factors, and identify permit requirements for repair or reconstruction.\n\n4. Records, Reporting, and Documentation\nMaintain records and files related to plan reviews, permits, inspections, and compliance issues.\n\nPrepare reports related to plan review activities, inspections, and code compliance.\n\nDocument inspection results and maintain records of permits, reports, and citations as required.\n\n5. Coordination and Interdepartmental Collaboration\nCoordinate with county departments and external agencies involved in the development review process, including flood, fire, engineering, and planning.\n\nSchedule and coordinate inspection requests related to issued permits.\n\nDevelop and maintain cooperative working relationships with county departments, external agencies, and the public.\n\nADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS.\nA. Education. High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, construction technology, or related field is preferred.\nB. Experience. Five (5) years of experience in building inspection, plan examination, code interpretation, and/or general building construction.\nC. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy. No substitution for required education.\nD. Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. Must possess or obtain an NM CID Building inspector certification within three (3) months of the date of hire. Must possess or obtain an ICC plan review certification within one (1) year of the date of hire. Must possess or obtain an ICC Inspector (Residential/Commercial) certification within one (1) year of hire date. Additional ICC and NM CID inspection/plan review certifications preferred. GB2 or GB98 license or a similar license from another state preferred. Must have approval by NM CID to be able to obtain state inspector certification. Note: Applicants who have not obtained the required inspector certification and are qualifying based on prior experience must meet the experience requirements established by NMAC 14.6.5.8, including the required timeframe for qualifying experience.\nE. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:\nKnowledge of:\nPrinciples and practices of building inspection and plan review.\n\nConstruction principles and practices of the construction industry and building trade applicable to building code and county ordinance for residential and commercial construction.\n\nCounty policy and state, federal, and local building, zoning, housing, and safety law, rule, ordinance, code, and regulation.\n\nPrinciples of record keeping and record management.\n\nBusiness and personal computer and business software applications.\n\nSkill in:\nInterpret and apply statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations.\n\nInterpret building and structural regulation and compare requirement with construction in progress.\n\nAssess, analyze, identify, and recommend solutions to problems.\n\nAbility to:\nPlan, prioritize, and schedule multiple tasks, projects, and demands.\n\nEstablish and maintain cooperative work relationships with employees, officials, other agencies, and the general public.\n\nOperate personal computer and utilize a variety of business software.\n\nFollow and effectively communicate verbal and written instruction.\n\nCompensation Range\n$27.32 - $44.34Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.\nDoña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. 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