Plans Examiner

The Town of Farragut has a reputation for high standards, and this applies to our workforce as well as our vision for the community. We thrive on professionalism and integrity, and genuinely enjoy serving the community. The Town is seeking applicants for an full time Plans Examiner.

The starting rate of pay is $70,142 (min) - $89,863 (mid), annually, salary exempt.

Note: This position will start July 1, 2026 or later.

The Town offers a competitive benefit package that includes:
88% Town paid health coverage for employee and up to family plan, including a wellness program and multiple EAP plans.

100% Town paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and LTD

Optional STD, FSA, Additional Life for family, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance

401k Retirement plan that includes a 6% Town contribution (no match required) and a matching program upon hire.

Paid Time Off (Paid Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave)

Park and Recreation Discounts

Student Loan Repayment Options

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult skilled technical work reviewing commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with applicable building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, energy, and related Town codes and regulations, and related work as apparent or assigned. Responsibilities include reviewing construction drawings and specifications, coordinating with contractors, design professionals, and internal departments, and ensuring plan compliance prior to permit issuance. This position is focused on plan review and technical code analysis and does not perform fire-related plan review duties. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Official.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Reviews commercial and residential construction plans, specifications, calculations, and related documents for compliance with applicable building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, energy, accessibility, and related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Examines site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural details, and construction documents to verify compliance with Town requirements prior to permit issuance.
• Reviews plans for new construction, additions, alterations, renovations, tenant improvements, and accessory structures as assigned.
• Identifies code deficiencies, prepares written review comments, and communicates required corrections or revisions to applicants, contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners.
• Meets with design professionals, contractors, developers, and the public to discuss plan review comments, code requirements, and project compliance issues.
• Interprets and applies adopted building codes, Town ordinances, development regulations, and applicable state requirements in a consistent and professional manner.
• Assists permit staff and Building Official with technical review questions related to commercial and residential construction documents.
• Maintains accurate records of plan reviews, comments, approvals, revisions, permit status, and related correspondence.
• Reviews revised plans and resubmittals to verify that prior comments have been addressed and that changes remain code compliant.
• Participates in the review and improvement of internal plan review procedures, forms, checklists, and workflow processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Assists in responding to questions from internal staff, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding code requirements and permitting processes.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of applicable building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, energy, accessibility, and related construction codes and ordinances; general knowledge of plan review principles, construction methods, and permitting processes; thorough skill reading and interpreting blueprints, site plans, construction drawings, specifications, and related technical documents; thorough skill operating standard office equipment, hardware, and software; general skill creating and maintaining records, reports, and correspondence; ability to interpret and consistently apply adopted codes, ordinances, and regulations; ability to identify deficiencies in plans and communicate required corrections clearly and professionally; ability to prepare factual written comments, reports, and recommendations; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to analyze technical and statistical information and prepare technical oral and written reports; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, design professionals, public officials, associates, and the general public; ability to attend code training courses, local and national code conferences, and professional association meetings related to changes and advancements in code requirements; ability to maintain required certifications and continuing education credits related to assigned duties.

Education and Experience

Associate degree in construction technology, architecture, engineering technology, building codes administration, or related field and moderate experience in plan review, construction, inspections, code enforcement, or related work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently requires sitting, repetitive motions, and reaching with hands and arms; occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Special Requirements

ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner required within two (2) years of hire.

ICC Certified Residential Plans Examiner preferred or required within one (1) year of hire.

ICC certifications in Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspection required within one (1) year of hire.

Experience reviewing commercial and residential construction plans strongly preferred.

Valid driver’s license in the State of Tennessee.

Pre-Hire Required Screenings

Background Check

MVR Check

Drug Screen-Non DOT

Additional Benefits

Cell Phone Allowance/Company Issued Phone

The Town offers a competitive benefit package that includes:

• 88% Town paid health coverage for employee and up to family plan, including a wellness program and multiple EAP plans.
• 100% Town paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and LTD
• Optional STD, FSA, Additional Life for family, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k Retirement plan that includes a 6% Town contribution (no match required) and a matching program upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Paid Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave)
• Park and Recreation Discounts
• Student Loan Repayment Options