Plans Examiner
About The Position
The Community Resources and Development Department is seeking applicants for one (1) Plans Examiner opening in our Building Division. Our Building Division continuously provides professional recommendations to our community on construction plans for compliance with the latest California Building Code, city ordinances, and state and federal laws. The Plans Examiner works in collaboration with multiple team members in the Building Division including Permit Technicians, Senior Permit Technician, Building Inspectors, and Chief Building Official, as well as other City departments and divisions across the organization. As a Plans Examiner, you will have the opportunity to be the go-to specialist in technical and administrative tasks related to processing plans concerning the construction of industrial, commercial and residential structures in Napa. It will be your responsibility to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations to support the safety and growth of the community. This position reviews and checks construction plans and related documents submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners for general conformity and compliance to requirements of applicable building and safety codes and related laws and ordinances. You will also be responsible for determining submittal requirements for permit applications, assisting applicants in gaining compliance, performing field inspections, resolving disputes, and responding to counter, phone and written inquiries.
Requirements
- Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certificate and a Building Inspector Certification are required within one year of hire.
- Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Excels at interpreting building/zoning regulations.
- Experience working with a wide variety of customers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with EnerGov permitting software.
- Experience with BlueBeam plan review software.
- Experience with plan checking for a Building Division, or in a similar setting for a local government agency.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and checks construction plans and related documents submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners for general conformity and compliance to requirements of applicable building and safety codes and related laws and ordinances.
- Determines submittal requirements for permit applications.
- Assists applicants in gaining compliance.
- Performs field inspections.
- Resolves disputes.
- Responds to counter, phone and written inquiries.
Benefits
- 2.5% Salary Increase effective January 2027
- 3.5% Salary Increase effective July 2027
- 3.25% Salary Increase effective July 2028
- 2.85% Salary Increase effective July 2029
- Vacation Leave - New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually.
- Prior Years of Public Service Vacation Accrual Credit - Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa.
- Paid Holidays - 15 paid holidays per year.
- Personal Leave - 4 hours per year.
- Sick Leave - Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
- Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
- Retirement - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
- Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan.
- Life Insurance and AD&D - $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
- Phone Stipend - Up to $110 per month
- Tuition Reimbursement - $2,000 per year
- Flexible work schedule: 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) upon completion of the probationary period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
