Plans Examiner Supervisor (Consulting)

Plans Examiner Supervisor (Consulting)

Salary

$55,369.60 - $83,054.40 Annually

Location

1901 S ALAMO ST SAN ANTONIO,78207, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00006

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
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Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing supervisory plan review duties involving enforcement of Citys codes and ordinances related to building construction. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop) - 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX (78204)

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises overall operation of plan review activity and coordinates work activity of commercial and/or residential plan review staff with other sections. Develops training plans and conducts training programs for Plans Examiners and Field Inspectors.
• Oversees consultation services regarding commercial and/or residential plan review in order to facilitate projects.
• Develops goals and objectives for the section.
• Provides technical expertise and recommendations for code modification request processes and/or provides alternatives for customers plans to meet the intent of building codes.
• Reviews plans and specifications submitted with applications for building permits for new construction, remodeling, moving or demolition of structures to ensure compliance with building related codes, zoning ordinances, and other related City ordinances.
• Reviews time sensitive and complex plans for building in process of construction alteration or repair for compliance with code requirements.
• Performs daily inspections of work output of Plans Examiners and clerical staff to ensure performance measures are achieved, consistency and quality of plan reviews are maintained, and that staff provides excellent customer service. Performs quality control audits of plan reviews conducted by plans examiners.
• Performs preliminary plan reviews with architects, designers, and engineers on major project in the design stage.
• Meets with the public, architects, engineers, and developers to resolve any problems, answer questions pertaining to City related building codes, and facilitate the development process. Participates in the resolution of the more complex problems relative to code interpretations.
• Maintains accurate records and files in order to properly control the processing of plans and applications and to determine and disseminate requested information.
• Reviews updated codes for adoption and implementation.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Four (4) years of experience reading and interpreting architectural and engineering plans, blueprints and drawings.

• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

• Ability to obtain International Code Council (ICC) Certification as follows:

• Within the first six (6) months pass one of the following certifications and obtain a total of three (3) certifications within the first twelve (12) months:

• ICC Building Plans Examiner.

• ICC Electrical Plans Examiner

• ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner.

• ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner.

• ICC Fire Plans Examiner

• Within the first eighteen (18) months: pass the ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner or Zoning Inspector.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of construction process.
• Knowledge of modern construction principles and procedures for the review of construction plans.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and utilizing rudimentary software.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications for compliance with building-related and fire protection codes.
• Ability to learn City building-related and fire protection codes and ordinances.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to identify and respond to public, City staff, contractors, and architects inquiries and concerns regarding the Citys building related codes.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional visits to outdoor construction sites including exposure to temperature variations, dust, and building hazards, unfavorable fumes, high noise levels, and damp/wet surfaces.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have reading and interpreting architectural and engineering plans, blueprints, and drawings?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

07

I understand I must obtain an International Code Council (ICC) Certification within the first 6 months and obtain a total of 3 International Code Council (ICC) certifications within the first 12 months.

• Agree
• Disagree

08

Do you have the ability within the first 18 months to pass the ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner or Zoning Inspector?

• Agree
• Disagree

09

How many years of experience do you have as a supervisor?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

10

Select any of the following items you have at least 3 years of professional experience with:

• International Mechanical Code
• City Tree Ordinances
• Unified Development Code
• City Zoning Ordinances
• City Building Construction Ordinances
• Reviewing tree preservation plans
• Reviewing irrigation plans
• Reviewing landscaping plans
• Customer Service
• None of the above

11

Do you currently hold any of the following International Code Council (ICC) Certification(s):

• ICC Building Plans Examiner
• ICC Electrical Plans Examiner
• ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner
• ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner
• ICC Fire Plans Examiner
• ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner
• ICC Zoning Inspector
• None of the above.

12

How many years of experience do you have performing plan review, inspections, design or construction under the International Building Code (IBC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

13

How many years of experience do you have performing plan review, inspections, design or construction under the International Plumbing Code (IPC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

14

How many years of experience do you have performing plan review, inspections, design or construction under the International Mechanical Code (IMC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

15

How many years of experience do you have performing plan review, inspections, design or construction under the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

16

How many years of experience do you have working with the Unified Development Code (UDC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

17

How many years of experience do you have performing plan review, inspections, design or construction under the International Fuel & Gas Code (IFGC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

18

How many years of experience do you have working with the International Residential Code (IRC).

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

19

Please describe your leadership style and how it supports effective management of plan review operations. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".

20

Please explain how you apply key leadership competencies-such as communication, decision-making, accountability, team development, and conflict resolution-when supervising staff and coordinating plan examination activities. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".

21

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx