Senior Plans Examiner

Follow your calling, Find your career Please apply by: 10/30/26 Salary Range: $95,000 - $114,000

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Position Summary

Act as a daily lead in plan review and management of plan submittal and approvals process. Work with

staff and professional design community (architects and engineers) in handling more complex

consultations in getting code and regulations for compliance, and evaluate and/or determination of life

safety impacts to the design. This lead position is responsible for serving as a leader and is responsible

for information sharing of code changes, oversight, delegation and implementation of projects/plans

according to codes and regulations.

Essential Functions Resolve scheduling and code issues

Handle customer complaints that have been escalated beyond the plans examiners on his/her

team and consults with architects and engineers to determine the best method for moving the

plans through the system

Conduct educational sessions for design professionals

Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable building codes

and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community

Approve or rejects documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy

references

Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimates

Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents

Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination; educates design

professionals regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggests methods for

design modifications

Participate in code making processes; provides logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code

changes, applications, and interpretations

Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional

organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes

Make sure customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and achieve their

objectives

Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested

Experience Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of five years of code related experience and/or six years in the design or construction industry.

Education Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

Ability to obtain a NC Code Officials Board Standard Level III certificate in building within one

year of hire

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Requires County Driving Privileges

Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer or Architecture

Standard Level III Building Certification

Licensure as a registered Architect or Engineer by the State Board of North Carolina

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of

All applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and other related codes; Local and

State ordinances and laws relative to building construction and zoning regulations

Applicable rules, laws and regulations

Basic principles and practices of engineering and architecture

Building and construction materials and methods

Practices and procedures related to code violations

Mathematical principles

Legislative processes

Principles, practices and methods of building design

Customer service principles

Applying basic engineering and architectural concepts, practices, and theories involved in the

design/development/review/permitting, construction, maintenance, operations, or repair

of,projects/sites and safety impacts

Proper permitting requirements for all project types

Skills Using computers and related software applications

Providing customer service

Performing mathematical calculations

Reading and interpreting building plans, blue prints, documents, ordinances, and laws

Conducting technical inspections

Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports

Assigning and monitoring workloads

Conducting research

Public relations

Abilities Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining

good working relationships

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals

or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the

information provided

Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business

decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and

own organization’s needs

Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate

interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people

Managing Work (includes Time Management): Effectively managing one’s time and resources to

ensure that work is completed efficiently

Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is

completed efficiently

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical

and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current

developments and trends in areas of expertise

Delegating Responsibility: Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to

appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness

Computer Skills

Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Selection

This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of

ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow

County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.

No

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable

accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or

working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.

Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions

may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.