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Plans Review Specialist II - Zoning Review

City Of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA, United States

External listingtemporaryabout 15 hours ago

About The Role

Posting Expires: 9/9/2026

Salary Range: $73,268.14- $97,812.97

General Description and Classification Standards

  • The purpose of this job is to review major construction plans to ensure compliance with regulatory zoning codes,
  • ordinances, and laws.

Supervision Received

  • Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled
  • workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Reports to the Project Manager.
  • Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be
  • construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
  • Duties and responsibilities include, but or not limited to: approving building plans and specifications that
  • comply with city zoning codes and regulations; assisting a high volume of architects, engineers,
  • developers, and customers in conformity to zoning code regulations; providing services at a public
  • counter to answer questions and approve plans; answering inquiries regarding zoning code regulations,
  • interpretation of the zoning ordinance and procedures; explaining departmental procedures to customers
  • in order to facilitate permit issuance; directing customers to appropriate divisions for requested services;
  • maintaining accurate records, files of plans, plan review status and work performed. Offers suggestions
  • and direct or participates as a member of a work team.

Decision Making

  • Follows standardized procedures, zoning codes regulations and written instructions to accomplish
  • assigned tasks.
  • Applies organizational polices and codes.

Leadership Provided

  • Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • required to perform the job successfully. It is not all exhaustive list.
  • Prepares periodic updates in the City’s database regarding plans review and other issues.
  • Confers with supervisors, inspectors, contractors, the general public and others regarding zoning code
  • interpretations, and related issues.
  • Studies, interprets, and ensures zoning code regulations are adhered to in buildings designs.
  • Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Architectural or Structural Engineering, Building Construction, or related field is
  • required.
  • Three (3) years of zoning, building, plumbing, inspection, code compliance, or related
  • experience, and one (1) year of residential or commercial plan review experience required.
  • Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge,
  • skills, and abilities for this job will be considered under certain guidelines.

Preferred Education & Experience

International Code Council (ICC) Plans Review Certification

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

  • Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.
  • Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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