- Checks plans, specifications, and structural calculations for residential and limited commercial buildings for compliance with Title-24 California Building Standards Law, and primarily the California Residential, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, EnergyCALGreen Codes and other related city, county, state, and federal laws.
- Serves the public at the permit counter on a regular basis; ensures that plans meet the requirements of related building codes, regulations, and restrictions.
- Writes reports or comments for corrections of deficiencies where required.
- Review of plans and provide comments using Bluebeam software.
- Use permit software programs for data entry and recording disposition of plan check assignments.
- Consults with engineers, architects, contractors, or the public to discuss problems with initial plans and required changes.
- Performs field inspections in assistance to other work unit inspectors, or upon request of the Building Official.
- Responds to verbal or written inquiries.
- Provides technical assistance to engineers, architects, contractors, other City personnel, and the public.
- Interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Develops alternative methods to comply with those requirements and restrictions.
- Assists in researching and developing code changes or procedural changes to enhance customer services.
- Will assess damages to properties and turn in reports to the appropriate government agency before and after disaster events.
- Assists others in the performance of related tasks.
- Adaptability - Responding positively to change and modifying behavior, as the situation requires.
- Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps and final work products.
- Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
- Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialog.
- Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
- Professional Impact - Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering or architecture is required.
- One year of experience in structural design, architecture, or plan checking is required.
- ICC certification as a Residential or Commercial Building Plans is required within one year of employment.
- One or more years of experience.
- Public agency experience is desired.
- California Engineer or Architect license desired.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record at the time of employment.
- Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Residential or Building Plans Examiner is required within one year of employment.
- Possession of a California Engineer or Architect license desired.
- Yes
- No
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 years and above
- Less than High School; No GED
- High School Graduation or Equivalent
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Some Graduate School
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
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Plans Examiner - Los Angeles, United States - City of Pasadena, CA
Description
Salary : $92, $115,480.00 AnnuallyLocation : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number:
Department: Planning & Community Development
Division: Building & Neighborhood Revitalization
Opening Date: 01/25/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable plans examiner to join the Building & Safety team. Under general supervision, the Plans Examiner primarily reviews construction drawings of architectural, structural, accessibility, energy, CALGreen, grading and drainage, and generally for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans for residential and non-residential buildings. The Plans Examiner is required to prepare comprehensive written plan review comments.
The Building & Safety Division provides plan review and construction inspection services to enforce minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an effective team player with facilitative customer service and one who combines technical expertise with superb analytical and organizational skills.
Please note: this recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by February 15, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today
The City offers outstanding benefits, including 9/80 schedules with alternative Friday's off.
Essential Functions
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The major responsibilities for this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description
JOB COMPETENCIES
The following list presents some of the core competencies for this position:
Minimum Qualifications:
The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, an interview panel, a department-level interview.
VACANCY INFORMATIONThere is currently one vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Community Development Department.
The resulting eligibility from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.
Special Requirements
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
The City is closed on alternate Fridays and most staff observe a 9/80 work schedule.
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To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please enter your initials to reflect that you have read and understood this statement:
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Do you possess a current valid I.C.C. certification/s?
Based on the previous question, please list the I.C.C. certification/s: (If none, please enter 'not applicable')
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Select the option that best describes the years of experience you have in reviewing complex building plans for residential and nonresidential buildings?
Please indicate your highest level of education:
Do you have public sector/agency experience?
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Plans Examiner professionals in Los Angeles
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