Plans Examiner II/Senior - Community Development

Salary : $84,912.00 - $114,228.00 Annually

Location : West Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Job Number : 2023-00060

Department : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Division : COMM DEVELOP / BUILDING

Opening Date : 01 / 05 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly.

In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and / or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification.

Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).

Candidates will be required to obtain an ICC certification as a Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner within one (1) year from date of hire.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly.

In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application, resume and / or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification.

Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Depending upon the number of qualified candidates, an oral panel interview may or may not be held, date to be determined if held.

The top candidates will be referred to the Department for further consideration.

DEFINITION : The Plans Examiner organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned personnel engaged in residential and commercial building plan reviews including the enforcement of City building regulations, and provides administrative support to the Senior Building Inspector.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED : Receives general direction from the Chief Building Official. Exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned plan check staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS :

The Plans Examiner II is the experienced, journey level class in the series, full competence to independently perform assigned duties.

This class is distinguished from the Plans Examiner I by the relative independence with which they perform their duties.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Plans Examiner in that the latter serves as either the senior or advanced level specialist in the series.

The Plans Examiner II is the experienced, journey level class in the series, full competence to independently perform assigned duties.

This class is distinguished from the Plans Examiner I by the relative independence with which they perform their duties.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Plans Examiner in that the latter serves as either the senior or advanced level specialist in the series.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Illustrative Only) : Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Corrects defects and / or inadequacies in construction documents and requires that corrections be made to meet pertinent City and other codes.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing plan review services.
• Determines plan examinations, permit, and other fees and valuation of plans submitted.
• Explains disapprovals or modification recommendations to applicants for permits.
• Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and the general public on proposed projects to resolve problems.
• Coordinates, develops, and maintains records of inspections for all buildings and ensures inspections are completed.
• Conducts field investigations of structural problems, covering failures, instability, proper installation of unusual designs, materials, or equipment, and other unsafe conditions.
• Prepares reports and makes recommendations on solutions resulting from field inspections.
• Attends a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and / or meetings to remain current on applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Disseminates information regarding technological developments impacting the division's activities and procedures; maintains high technical standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

If assigned to Community Development Department :

• Assists building permit applicants in completing applications.
• Examines commercial, industrial, and residential construction documents of proposed structures for completeness and conformity with all codes and ordinances including structural, mechanical, electrical, and energy calculations, safety, and health features, use of materials, placement in the property, and setbacks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill.

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be :

Plans Examiner II

Education : High school diploma or equivalent plus thirty (30) semester units or equivalent quarter units in building inspection technology, engineering, architecture, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Two (2) years full-time experience as a Plans Examiner I with the City of West Sacramento; OR three (3) years of full-time architectural, design, drafting, and inspection experience.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in fire technology, fire science, building inspection technology, engineering, architecture, or related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Senior Plans Examiner

Education : High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level courses in Building Inspection Technology or related field including classes in the C.

E.C., C.B.C., C.M.C., and C.P.C.

Experience : Four (4) years of experience performing work similar to that of a Building Plans Examiner II in the City of West Sacramento with at least one (1) year of supervisory responsibilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California drivers license; possession of an I.

C.C. Certification Plans Examiner, including accessibility; possession of, or ability to obtain, an I.C.C. Certification as a plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspector and / or building inspector is highly desirable.

CASp is also highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS : May be required to attend off-hour meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Mobility to work in a standard office or construction environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings.

• On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist, and reach while performing office duties;
• mobility to occasionally traverse uneven terrain, periodically standing, stooping, bending, climbing and kneeling to perform inspections;

on occasion may be required to work in exposure to weather. Manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and small tools and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders (manuals, binders, etc.

vision to read handwritten and printed material and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone;

ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds such as files, manuals, or small tools and equipment for distances up to 50 feet.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS : Employees generally work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

Employees may also work in a construction or field environment including inclement weather conditions and construction and traffic hazards.

Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing department guidelines, policies and procedures.

An applicant who qualifies for veterans' preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list.

Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans' preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration.

The exercise of veterans' preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.

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To be considered for the position, all candidates are to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume.

Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill this position.

Please be concise and limit your responses to no more than one-half (1 / 2) page per question.The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application.

Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation.

Do you understand these directions?

Please indicate the amount of experience you possess as a plans examiner.

• 0-2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 4
• More than 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

Please select any active certifications you possess :

• International Code Council (ICC) Building Plans Examiner
• International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO Legacy)
• Building Plans Examiner
• Electrical Plans Examiner
• Mechanical Plans Examiner
• Plumbing Plans Examiner
• Electrical Inspector
• Mechanical Inspector
• Plumbing Inspector
• Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
• None of the above

List any additional related certifications and / or professional licenses you posses.

Describe your experience in working with the California Building Standards Code, including state and local amendments. Which code do you have the greatest knowledge and experience in?

The least experience in? (If no experience, type N / A)

Do you have experience performing the following plan review? (Check all that apply)

• Building plan review
• Mechanical plan review
• Plumbing plan review
• Electrical plan review
• CalGreen Standard plan review
• CA Energy Standard plan review
• Accessibility plan review
• None of the above

I certify that the statements made in this Supplemental Questionnaire are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith by me.

I understand that any misrepresentation and / or falsification of my answers may result in my application being ineligible for this recruitment process.

Required Question