Plans Review Specialist II - Zoning Review

City of Atlanta, GA

$73K — $97K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architectural or Structural Engineering, Building Construction, or related field
  • Three years of zoning, building, plumbing, inspection, or code compliance experience
  • One year of residential or commercial plan review experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • International Code Council (ICC) Plans Review Certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve building plans for compliance with zoning codes
  • Assist architects, engineers, developers, and customers with zoning code conformity
  • Provide public counter services to answer questions and approve plans
  • Interpret zoning ordinances and explain procedures to customers
  • Direct customers to appropriate divisions for requested services
  • Maintain accurate records and files of plans and review statuses
  • Participate in work teams and offer suggestions for process improvement

Benefits

  • General supervision with opportunities for independent work
  • Guidance and training responsibilities for lower-level employees
  • Engagement with a diverse group of stakeholders including public and industry professionals
  • Opportunity to contribute to community development and planning
  • Exposure to a high volume of diverse projects in the zoning and construction field
Full Job Description
Job Description

Department: City Planning

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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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