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Plans Reviewer

Salary

$26.00 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01736

Department

Development Services

Division

Development Services Department

Opening Date

10/24/2025

Closing Date

11/21/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary

About Our Opportunity

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Plans Reviewer position in the Development

Services Department. An employee in this class performs technical research and inspections work for the

Development Services Department with a focus on building safety plans review.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude

them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties

may be required and assigned.

- Receives, reviews and analyzes routine building site and construction plans and architectural drawings submitted

for permit to determine compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances: reviews and analyzes code compliance

of mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, and gas/fuel installations,

and related systems; receives applications and coordinates plan reviews for new construction of single to four family

dwellings, small commercial new construction, small additions, minor alterations, and repairs or existing structures;

approves or rejects construction plans as appropriate; calculates development fees; and forwards permits and

approved plans to contractors.

- Issues permits for approved building permit applications and Certificates of Occupancies: maintains daily logs of

work activities; prepares and scans files; enters information into database; monitors permitting deadlines; and

notifies permit holder of renewal requirements.

- Provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements: discusses problem areas with

property owners and contractors; makes safety suggestions and recommends solutions to problems; and responds

to questions or complaints concerning building codes or code violations.

- Interprets, administers, and enforces the provisions of applicable local, state, and federal building and development

codes: researches code-related issues, as needed; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or

violations.

- Maintains records of all plans review activities: prepares, submits, and files inspection reports, permits, building

plans, and other relevant documents; and retains and purges documentation in accordance with rules and

regulations regarding records retention.

- Performs customer service functions by telephone by electronic means and in person: provides information and assistance related to

plans review services, activities, procedures, forms, or other issues; responds to complaints; researches problems;

and initiates problem resolution.

- Performs related duties in support of department operations: may assign reviews in the absence of the Plan Review

Coordinator; and creates guides, handouts, and other collateral materials.

- Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles, and

practices relating to federal, state, and local building/construction codes; reads professional literature; maintains

professional affiliations; and attends meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required.

- Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, contractors, builders, engineers, architects, the public,

outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of

work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

- Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated

timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains

as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, construction drawings, engineering reports, permit

applications, review comments, product technical documentation, and other documentation; compiles data for

further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy

records.

- Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet,

database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to

complete essential functions.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Associate degree in Construction Technology, Drafting, or a related field required; supplemented by one year of

experience in one or more building trades, drafting and building plan creation, or related field; or any equivalent

combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for

this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Plans reviewers are required to attain and hold state-issued certifications in four trades; building, electrical,

plumbing and mechanical. Each certificate is regulated by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential

functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary

to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria.

Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation

to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over

others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the

responsibilities of the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control

the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and

information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability

to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may

include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes,

weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions

furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or

modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving

evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may

involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks

may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors,

sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental

conditions.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com .

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person’s age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

01

Select your highest level of education:

+ High School/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ Doctorate

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have in building trades, drafting, building plan creation, or a related field?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5 - 10 years

+ 10 or more years

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

+ I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

+ I do possess a current valid Class B CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do possess a current valid Class A CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do not have a current CDL license, but I can attain one in the next 6 months.

Required Question

Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs