Plan Check Associate

Counties; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Counties is hiring a Plan Check Associate in Thousand Oaks. The role focuses on reviewing residential, commercial, and industrial plans for safety and code compliance, coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders, and providing accurate plan-check guidance to the public.

Ideal candidates will interpret complex plans, apply California and local building codes, and deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil engineering plans to ensure conformance with building code standards.
• Knowledge of engineering procedures, terminology, and design principles related to building components.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work with external and internal partners.
• Knowledge of International and California Building Codes.
• Familiarity with ASCE 7, ACI, NDS and AISC structural design codes.

Responsibilities

• Review a full range of construction plans for compliance with California and local codes.
• Read and interpret plans to ensure conformance with codes.
• Respond to inquiries from architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, and the public.
• Review engineering calculations and geotechnical reports supporting design documents.
• Assist at the public service counter and approve over-the-counter plan revisions.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Building codes knowledge

Customer service

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering/architecture

Master’s degree desirable

ICC Plans Examiner certification

EIT registration desirable

Job description

• Diverse and Impactful Project Involvement: Review diverse residential and commercial plans, influencing safe, code-compliant development.
• Key Role in the Permit Process: Conduct in-depth plan checks and revisions and coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Public & Professional Interaction: Collaborate with industry professionals and assist the public with code and permit guidance.

DESCRIPTION

We have an excellent opportunity in the Building Division for the position of Plan Check Associate. We are seeking a customer service-oriented individual with the competence and experience to address challenges with confidence and professionalism. The Plan Check Associate performs a broad range of duties in reviewing and checking building construction plans (residential, commercial, and industrial) for compliance with all applicable State and City codes.

Examples of Duties

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review a full range of construction plans, including complex and technically challenging projects such as single- and multi-family dwellings, residential additions and alterations, as well as commercial and industrial buildings, including new construction, additions, repairs, and remodels.
• Read and interprets architectural and structural engineering plans to ensure conformance with the California codes, structural design codes, and local municipal codes.
• Respond to inquiries from and provides information to architects, engineers, contractors, building designers, homeowners, and the general public regarding project status, plan checking, and other code-related issues.
• Review engineering calculations, geotechnical reports and documentation intended to support the design of the construction documents.
• Assist at the public service counter (over-the-counter plan checking, code, and permit fee questions) and approves over the counter plan revisions to issued permits.

Typical Qualifications

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil engineering plans to ensure conformance with building code standards and other related regulations.
• Knowledge of engineering procedures, terminology, principles, and theories as related to the structural components of buildings and structures.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with external and internal partners.
• Knowledge of International and California Building Codes.
• Knowledge of structural design codes including ASCE 7, ACI, NDS and AISC.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, architecture, or a related field. A master’s degree is highly desirable.
• 3+ years of responsible technical experience as a Plan Checker or Design Engineer, including two years of technical experience in plan checking or design at a level comparable to a Plan Check Assistant with the City of Thousand Oaks.
• Possession of, and ability to maintain, ICC Plans Examiner certification.
• Eligibility to take the qualifying examination for California EIT registration is highly desirable.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinker
• Results Orientated
• Customer Focused
• Problem Solver and Decision Maker
• Planner and Organizer
• Technically Knowledgeable

Supplemental Information

FILING DEADLINE: The first review of candidates will take place on October 20, 2026.

Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov .

For additional information or questions, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

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