Senior Plans Examiner

City of Perris•Perris, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to perform advanced journey-level professional plans examining work involved in enforcing compliance with commercial and residential building codes, regulations, and ordinances; to conduct special inspections; and to provide technical assistance to the Building Official. Exercises technical and functional supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of building-related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including commercial and residential Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
Knowledge of principles and techniques used in plans examining work.
Knowledge of principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of major types of building construction materials and methods.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting.
Knowledge of accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial and residential buildings.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise administrative and counter-support staff.
Ability to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to read and interpret building plans, engineering specifications, site surveys, and building codes.
Ability to determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements.
Ability to apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to make mathematical and engineering computations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Six years of journey level building construction, plan checking, or building inspection experience.
Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by specialized course work in engineering or construction technology.
Possession of International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year from the date of appointment, certification as a Building Inspector issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide counter support to the public; issue building permits and accept applications for permits; confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public in the office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
Review all building plans and consult with builders, developers, owners, professional designers, and the general public regarding compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, and zoning codes, State laws, and City ordinances; make decisions regarding interpretation of code items and technical problems; approve methods of construction and material.
Plan, direct, and review the work of staff responsible for providing commercial plan review services; verify work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable codes, policies, procedures, and standards.
Review plans, specifications, and calculations for commercial projects, including fences, siding, roofing, and non-structural remodeling, to determine compliance with the provisions of building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Coordinate plans examining and permit issuance activities with other city departments and divisions.
Issue notices of violations and citations for building violations; prepare case reports for court administrative proceedings.
Provide counter support to the public; issue building permits and accept applications for permits; confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public in the office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
Correct defects or inadequacies; require that corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent City codes.
Analyze structural engineering aspects of designs and calculations.
Evaluate test reports, including engineering reports and soil analysis reports.
Answer questions and advise the public concerning codes and plan check reports; advise building inspectors of design, construction, or installation problems.
Coordinate, classify, and log new projects for plan checks; create plan check files; enter initial site data and permit data on the computer; revise data as project status and details change.
Compute the area of buildings and determine valuation and permit fees.
Maintain files and reports regarding plan check activities and findings.
Inspect residential and commercial buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations as required.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.