Senior Plans Examiner

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Please apply by: 7/25/26

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

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
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