Plans Examiner II - San Bernardino, United States - City of San Bernardino, CA

Description

Salary : $84, $102,943.44 Annually

Location : San Bernardino, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Community & Economic Development Department

Opening Date: 08/09/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Community and Economic Development Department as a Plans Examiner II.

About the city

The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of 214,706.

About the position
The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional responsible for reviewing/examining building construction plans and documents to ensure compliance with applicable building, health, safety and energy conservation codes, regulations and requirements. The selected incumbent will be detail oriented, and have two years of major college course work in architecture, engineering, engineering mathematics, or construction management; and two years of increasingly responsible experience as a building inspector, construction plans examiner or subprofessional engineering/architectural technician.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions:Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews, inspects, examines, and evaluates building construction plans and specifications submitted to the City for residential, commercial, and industrial structures, and additions, alterations, and repairs to ensure design integrity and compliance with all structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes and requirements.
• Performs engineering, energy compliance, egress, and handicap access reviews of various types of building construction; researches background information applicable to submitted plan review packets.
• Checks and evaluates building plan calculations on truss, loading, sizing, and spacing of structural components and required reinforcement of structural connections using specialized software programs; checks plans for retaining walls and monument signs for structural stability and conformance with seismic requirements.
• Understands, interprets, and applies state and local codes, ordinances, and regulations; redlines plans for required corrections; routes copies of plans to other City departments to enable further project review.
• Communicates, engages, and interacts with engineers, architects, construction industry professionals, building owners, and the public concerning plan check procedures and other engineering and code-related items; provides information on ways to achieve compliance with applicable codes and ADA requirements.
• Provides technical support to Building management and staff; interprets building construction plans for building inspectors and other Building department staff.
• Conducts field inspections and visits job sites as necessary to resolve engineering problems and code interpretations; works with other City departments and external agencies on various building projects as needed.
• Provides information by telephone and at a public counter regarding plan check issues, status of projects submitted for plan check, fee quotes, certificate of occupancy applications, and permit mock-ups; prepares permit applications; calculates and collects permit fees; issues permits; prepares applications for inspection.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of technical records, exhibits, spreadsheets, and other documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledgeof -

• Technical procedures and standards of structural engineering, architecture, and building construction.
• Federal, state, and municipal codes, ordinances, regulations, and construction standards governing housing and commercial building construction, rehabilitation, alteration, use, occupancy, and setback.
• Means and methods of all types of building construction.
• Mathematics used in engineering and architectural planning/design.
• Construction and building methods related to health and safety.
• Permitting requirements and approval processes.
• Building inspection practices and procedures.
• Customer service and etiquette.

Skill in -

• Reading, accurately interpreting, and understanding building plans and performing technical plans examination duties to ensure conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other related regulations.
• Performing comprehensive analysis and examination of building construction drawings, plans, designs, specifications, structural calculations, truss calculations, site drainage plans, and energy regulation compliance.
• Applying engineering and architectural principles and practices to resolve problems with technical construction objectives.
• Checking engineer and architect computations and making structural calculations to ensure compliance with codes related to structural stability of buildings and structures.
• Utilizing computers and City databases to track and document the building plan review process.
• Operating a variety of office equipment.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Working effectively with other employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. plus completion of two (2) years of major college course work in architecture, engineering, engineering mathematics, or construction management; and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience as a building inspector, construction plans examiner, subprofessional engineering architectural technician, or as a Plans Examiner I for the City; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid California driver's license is required.
A valid and current ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The employee generally works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may infrequently conduct field inspections and be exposed to outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and other conditions. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration, and work in confined or high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, dust and soil, slippery and uneven surfaces, risk of electrical shock, and moving traffic. While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to manipulate, handle, feel objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

City Benefits
The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:

• Retirement - Participation in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic members with less than 6 months separation: CalPERS 2% at 55, single highest year plan. New members, CalPERS 2% at 62, three highest year average plan.
• Health Insurance - Monthly contribution of $ Employee Only), $1, Employee plus one), or $1, Employee plus Family) for health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will receive an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $3,500.00 every first paycheck of December.
• Leave - Vacation beginning at 80 hours after one year, 96 hours of sick leave annually, 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance - The City provides Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.

Application Submission:
Please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you require technical assistance, please contact the Toll-Free Applicant Support line at Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your computer or browser used to submit the application.

Selection Process:All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process will consist of:

• Application Review
• Oral Examination

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.

Accommodation:The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call or email for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.

Pre-Employment Process:
All positions are subject to the following pre-employment screenings:

• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Health Insurance - Eligible to receive a City contribution of $ Employee only), $1, Employee + 1) or $1, Employee + Family) to help offset health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will recieve an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $3,500.00 every first paycheck of December.

Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current members of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.

Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the "normal cost" of their retirement benefits as required by State law.

01

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education:

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than 2 years of college
• 2+ years of college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

03

If you have an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university please indicate the major of your degree:

• Not Applicable
• Architecture
• Construction Management
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• other related field
• other non-related field

04

How many years of experience do you have as a building inspector, construction plans examiner or subprofessional engineering/architectural technician?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 or more years

05

Do you possess a valid and current ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner? If so, please attach a copy to your application.

• Yes
• No

06

Please list any additional education, training, or skills you possess that would assist you in this position.

Required Question