Under general direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, conducts comprehensive building plan reviews by checking plans, specifications, and drawings for completeness and compliance examination on new construction, alterations, and repairs to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Assists Permit Specialists with customer questions concerning permits or plan reviews. Consults with and assists architects, engineers, builders, and owners regarding methods of design and construction and other matters relating to the plan review process, related codes and City ordinances or to help find solutions to intricate plan details or discuss building design prior to plan submittal. Drafts detailed plan review comments and discrepancies into the data management system for each project reviewed. Reviews and maintains all standard plan review comments in the data system for accuracy, code compliance and currency with the most recent adopted codes and standards. Conducts field inspections, occupancy inspections, and onsite evaluation of construction projects as needed to understand complex designs or to assist other department staff.

Attends building code related continuing education classes to maintain the credit hours required for state licensure and certification renewals.