Plans Examiner

1 week ago

Los Angeles, United States City of Pasadena Full time

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 Fridays off.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The major responsibilities for this position are listed below:

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, Energy CALGreen 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.

Reviews plans and provides comments using Bluebeam software.

Uses 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.

Assesses damages to properties and turns in reports to the appropriate government agency before and after disaster events.

Assists others in the performance of related tasks.

JOB COMPETENCIES

The following list presents some of the core competencies for this position:

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Desirable Qualifications: One or more years of experience.

Public agency experience is desired.

California Engineer or Architect license desired.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, an interview panel, and a department-level interview.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There 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.

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.

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