JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Southlake is built on excellence, integrity, and service. We are looking for a detail-oriented Plans Examiner who is passionate about maintaining high standards, supporting responsible growth, and serving the community with professionalism.

The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world-class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Plans Examiner reviews structure plans for compliance with codes and ordinances as adopted by the City. This is accomplished by reviewing building and structural plans and specifications for conformance to building codes and laws; processing residential, commercial, and construction permit applications; and responding to code and building procedure questions. Other duties include performing technical and administrative tasks in support of the building inspections division.

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What You Bring To Us:

• Up to two (2) years of relevant experience
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Plans Examiner certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. College, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training up to and including a two (2) year associate's degree.

BENEFITS

The Benefits of Working in Southlake:

• Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• 2 weeks Paid Vacation (first year) 3 weeks Paid Vacation (year two +)
• Sick Time and 11 paid holidays
• City paid LTD, AD%D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Complimentary membership to Champions Club at The Marq Southlake