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    senior plans examiner - Riverside, United States - "City of Riverside, CA"

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    Description
    Salary : $100, $122,220.00 Annually

    Location : Riverside, CA

    Job Type: Full-time

    Job Number:

    Department: Community Development

    Division: CD-BUILDING & SAFETY

    Opening Date: 02/15/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    The Position

    ***3% salary increase effective July 1, 2024. Click HERE for details***

    The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER in the Building and Safety Division with the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

    Under general direction, to supervise and review plans for subdivision developments, multi-unit residential, and commercial/industrial building projects for compliance with established codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations; to provide information and assistance at the public counter to architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, the general public, and others; to supervise assigned personnel; and to perform related duties as required.

    Work Performed

    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Examine and review plans and specifications submitted for residential tracts, multi-unit residential, and commercial industrial buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
    • Review plans and calculations to ensure appropriate use of materials and construction installations.
    • Perform field inspections and assist field inspectors and other staff with complex or unusual requirements for residential and other structures.
    • Prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of activities and procedures.
    • Assist at the public counter in calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing general and technical information.
    • Provide training to the Building & Safety Division staff.
    • Answer questions from homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding the City's policies and procedures, related codes, ordinances and regulations.
    • Coordinate with other City departments, divisions, and outside regulatory agencies.
    • Perform preliminary design review and similar tasks as a Building & Safety representative on the Development Review Committee as needed.
    • Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned plan check and permit issuance staff.
    Qualifications

    Education and Experience:

    Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in architecture, engineering, or a closely related field, OR ICC certification as a Plans Examiner.

    Experience: Five years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with the applicable building codes for governmental agency including at least two years of experience in plan checking related to disabled access regulations.

    Necessary Special Requirements

    Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner.

    Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

    Highly Desirable Qualifications

    CASp Certification is highly desirable.

    Selection Process

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
    1) Completed Employment Application
    2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire


    FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

    The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

    If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

    Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

    It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

    Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

    NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

    EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

    Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
    1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-
    2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
    All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

    THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

    Level I include Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt).

    The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
    • Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC 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 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
    • 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% at age 62; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
    • Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,516 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).
    • Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
    • Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
    • Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
    • Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
    • Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
    • Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
    • Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long Term Disability Plan.
    • LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
    • Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
    • Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
    For additional benefits information, please visit the following page:

    For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on 1⁄2 or 3⁄4 time status.

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    Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
    (*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
    Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
    • I understand.
    02

    Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.
    • Less than a High School Diploma or GED
    • High School diploma or GED
    • Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
    • Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
    • Master's degree
    • PhD
    03

    Please indicate how many years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with the applicable building codes for governmental agency you possess.
    • 5 years or more
    • Less than 5 years
    • None
    04

    Please indicate how many years of experience in plan checking related to disable access regulation you possess.
    • 2 years or more
    • Less than 2 years
    • None
    05

    Do you possess an ICC certification as a Plans Examiner?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.
    • None
    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Class C
    • Out of State License
    07

    Do you possess a CASp Certification?
    • Yes
    • No
    08

    Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
    • I understand.
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