Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews, evaluates, and checks building permit applications and plans to ensure that all information is submitted; monitors detailed information on plans, elevation drawings, and building specifications; creates reports regarding compliance with design guidelines; prepares accurate reports and documents to ensure deficiencies and errors are addressed.
• Interfaces, engages, and communicates with architects, engineers, walk- in customers, and the general public regarding various projects and associated plans and questions.
• Examines construction plans and specifications for code compliance; understands and applies all applicable codes and ordinances; discloses and notifies applicants of code deficiencies.
• Coordinates review of plans and specifications by building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspectors to ensure adequacy of design, and to communicate design features to be inspected in the field.
• Reviews architectural and engineering plans for permit applications in flood zones; demonstrates strong technical knowledge regarding flood zone requirements and ensures that all permit applications are accurately submitted and reflect important information; maintains, edits, and updates records for flood zone construction projects.
• Provides opportunity for review of plans and specifications by other interested City departments; collaborates, engages, and communicates with other departments in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintains official City records of buildings for which permits have been issued; accurately tracks, logs, and organizes permits and documentation.
• Assists and participates in training of other employees to enhance knowledge and skill when conveying answers and handling other plans related concerns from the public.
• Computes and determines permit fees; approves or disapproves permit applications and communicates effectively regarding errors or deficiencies.
• Coordinates office activities related to the issuance of permits; performs various technical and clerical work when needed to ensure plans and permits are handled efficiently and professionally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.