Plan Check Engineer I

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)

Requirements

EITHER PATTERN I Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil or structural engineering or architecture.
OR PATTERN II Education: Completion of 60 semester units at an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture, construction technology or closely related field.
Substitution: Possession of a Building Plans Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council may be substituted for the above-required education. Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience performing building construction inspection work at a level comparable to or higher than Building Inspector I in San Joaquin County.
OR PATTERN III Education: Completion of 60 semester units at an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture, construction technology or closely related field.
Substitution: Possession of a Building Plans Examiner Certificate from the International code Counsel may be substituted for the above-required education. Experience: Three years assisting the public by examining building or land use plans OR reviewing, processing and tracking building or land use permits in a public sector planning, building or related agency at a level comparable to or higher than Development Services Technician in San Joaquin County.
AND FOR ALL PATTERNS Certificate: Incumbents in this class must obtain a Building Plans Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council within two years of appointment (California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.28). Failure to obtain this required certificate within two years of appointment or to maintain it thereafter may result in termination in accordance with the rules and regulations governing County employment.
Note: Under the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.28, any San Joaquin County employee who is and has continuously been employed as a construction inspector, plans examiner, or building official since October 4, 1993, shall be exempt from the certification provisions in the Special Requirement above, until that person obtains employment with a different employer.
Substitution: Registration as a civil or structural engineer or architect in the State of California may substitute for the above Certificate Requirement.
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE Construction methods and materials; basic building code provisions and related regulations; general engineering principles, particularly as they relate to grading standards and regulations; basic engineering mathematics; basic computer and modern office automation technology and relevant computer software programs.
ABILITY Read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications; operate a computer and related software; clearly and effectively interpret and explain building codes, policies, and other regulations to a wide variety of people; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and public officials and the general public.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Operation of a data entry device; sitting and standing for long periods of time; pushing and pulling; walking; bending and squatting; driving; climbing stairs; crawl; lift up to 70 pounds; Visual-Overall vision sufficient to read close-up; color perception; Dexterity-Reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking-Hear and talk on the telephone; hear faint sounds; Emotional/ Psychological Factors-Public contact; decision making; heights; hazardous materials; working alone; Special Requirements-May occasionally work weekends/nights/overtime; may be required to travel; Environmental Conditions-Exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation; indoor and outdoor temperature conditions.

Responsibilities

Reviews plans on a variety of building projects to ensure conformance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Performs field inspections to verify elevations, final contours and drainage facilities.
Examines residential, agricultural and commercial construction plans to ensure compliance with building codes, ordinances, and standard engineering practices.
Confers with applicants for permits; interprets code provisions and explains required plan corrections.
May assist building inspectors on unusual code requirements.
May advise architects, designers, contractors, and developers regarding code provisions.

Benefits

Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.
Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)
Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year.
Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.