Plans Examiner - City of Clarksville, TN : Job Details

Salary : $66,809.00 - $83,000.00 Annually Location : BUILDING and CODES - 100 South Spring Street Clarksville Job Type: Fulltime Job Number: 001629 Department: Building & Codes Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionGENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB This is the third of four levels in the Building Inspection series. Incumbents review and approve commercial and multi-family construction plans, prepare and present information to Boards, and perform the duties of the lower levels. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2025, OR UNTIL FILLED.*** Example of DutiesSPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions:

• Reviews and approves commercial and multi-family construction plans and specifications.
• Interprets building and zoning requirements and restrictions to architects, contractors, builders, and the general public.
• Researches and evaluates customer complaints; notifies appropriate individuals of issues; verifies complaints have been resolved.
• Reviews, prepares, and maintains a variety of reports, logs, and/or other related documentation related to inspection results, complaint resolutions, and/or other related issues.
• Monitors regulatory building code updates, revisions, additions, and/or changes; ensures staff are informed of code changes.
• May be required to attend meetings related to job specifications.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Plans Examination, or a related field;
• One (1) year of construction or inspection experience;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

License and Certifications

• Plumbing, Mechanical, Electric and Building Inspector Certification. (Preferred)
• ICC Plans Examiner Certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Supplemental InformationMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• Code enforcement principles and practices;
• Construction principles and methods;
• Customer service principles;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skill in:

• Reading construction drawings, plans, and/or specifications;
• Providing customer service;
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Maintaining logs and records;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.

Please see the City of Clarksville's for applicable benefits information. 01 Please list any of the following Certifications you have: Plumbing, Mechanical, Electric, or Builing Inspetor. 02 Do you currently have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you currently have an ICC Plans Examiner Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question