Plans Examiner - Mechanical

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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Planning and Development Review is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Mechanical Plans Examiner. This position will examine and evaluate plans, specs, and other documents submitted by contractors, engineers, and applicants for compliance. Advises applicants of needed changes (in drawings) to satisfy applicable codes.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Examining plans submitted by contractors, engineers and applicants for compliance with building construction codes, which have been adopted into the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC);

• Interpreting the information shown on plans to determine whether the plans comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC). Determining whether the proposed construction shown on the plans are compliant with the applicable codes;

• Meeting with engineers, owners and contractors to communicate the results of the review effort