Plans Examiner Supervisor

City of Palm Springs•Palm Springs, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a member of the Building & Safety Department and supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for checking building plans and specifications for compliance with established building codes and other local, State and Federal requirements. The role ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures, and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible plan check work experience, including one year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility is required.
High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, within one year of appointment, a valid ICC Plans Examiner certification is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Incumbent will be enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and a physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Customer Service experience in a plan check environment is preferred.
An Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, engineering, building inspection or a related field is preferred.
IAPMO Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for plan checking activities, examining plans and specifications for compliance with established uniform building codes, zoning regulations, and ordinances, and approving plans as needed.
Establish schedules and methods for providing plan checking services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and processes.
Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including the examination of plans and specifications.
Meet and confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public; interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state, and municipal electrical, plumbing, structural, and mechanical codes, and other related laws, codes, and regulations to the public, departmental staff, and other agencies; resolve disputes between the design/build community and assigned staff.
Establish effective relationships with business owners, homeowners, designers, builders, other City officials, and the public in general.
Coordinate plan checking activities with other departments; transmit plans and specifications to appropriate departments, divisions or outside consultants; transmit other department comments to applicants as necessary.
Participate with other governmental agencies to provide emergency service coordination, including ICBO local chapter on code related issues.
Prepare and provide assistance for hearings; prepare statistical and photographic reports for cases; provide testimony as a witness or representative of the City; research and investigate special problems and disputes.
Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures, coach and evaluate performance.
Verify the work assigned to employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the Building and Safety Department budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends in the field of plans examination and building code compliance.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Participate in a variety of special projects as assigned.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of code compliance and investigations.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.