Plans Examiner

City of Citrus Heights; Citrus Heights (CA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Citrus Heights is seeking an experienced Plans Examiner for the Building & Safety Division.

The role reviews residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use plans for compliance with state and local codes, including building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and accessibility standards.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of commercial, residential and component plans examining experience.
• ICC Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner certification preferred or obtained within one year of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Aufgaben

• Perform full plan reviews for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects for compliance with codes.
• Determine exiting requirements, occupancy classification, and construction type based on codes.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff on code interpretations and plan reviews.
• Update digital project submittals and record-keeping in the system.
• Respond to inquiries via phone and email regarding codes and interpretations.
• Prepare reports on permits and coordinate with outside agencies as needed.
• Assist with determining local amendments and fee schedules as required.
• Conduct occasional field reviews to verify construction compliance.

Kenntnisse

Plan review

Code interpretation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ICC Residential Plans Examiner

ICC Commercial Plans Examiner

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and customer-focused Plans Examiner to join our Building & Safety Division. This key position is responsible for reviewing residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use construction plans for compliance with applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, accessibility, and related codes and regulations.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Recruitment Closes: November 16, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
Oral Board Panel interviews: December 1, 2026
Selection Interviews: December 9, 2026

• Performs full plan review of all plans and documents, both residential and commercial, for overall compliance with all applicable adopted codes including but not limited to the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electric Code, International Property Maintenance Code, ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, City ordinances, State requirements relating to barrier-free review and asbestos surveys.
• Ensures compliance with life safety issues, including such items as determining exiting requirements, occupancy classification and construction type determinations and applying various other adopted code regulations to submitted construction plans.
• Determined compliance with State requirements relating to construction plans; verifies construction plans comply with local amendments.
• Provides on-going training for permit department personnel regarding interpreting and applying code and ordinance requirements in the field, including but not limited to California Codes, Architectural Standards, Sign Ordinance, Site Plan processing and other related permit staff applications.
• Responsible for updating digital project application submittals and entering other data into the system.
• Responds to customer inquiries via telephone and email regarding codes and code interpretation.
• Reviews sign permit applications, input plan review data to prepare for permit approval and/or issuance, calculates permit fees, and notifies customers of permit approval and associated fees due.
• Reviews residential, commercial and industrial plans for substantial compliance with all applicable codes and other state and local regulations.
• Prepares and submits various reports regarding permits to outside agencies as needed.
• Provides technical assistance to developers, architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, utility providers, and City staff on matters regarding codes, ordinances, permit submittal process, accessibility, and permit fee calculations.
• Assists the Building Official with determining which local amendments the City should adopt and support, agenda items, fee schedules, and special projects as needed.
• Performs related work as required, including but not limited to occasional field review/inspections for construction compliance as needed.
• Maintains and updates files and systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Building and construction knowledge of materials, methods, zoning codes and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Technical and administrative aspects of all phases of building plan reviews, inspections, codes, contractor licenses and qualifications necessary to obtain them.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the adopted Model Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
• Procedures, principles and techniques of plan review and examination work.
• Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.
• Judgment and decision making weighing the relative costs and benefits of the potential action.
• Writing and information gathering communicating effectively with others in writing and verbally as indicated by the needs of the audience and knowing how to find information.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands while meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• City and Community Development Department policies and procedures.

Ability to

• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper examination techniques.
• Detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications, and building codes.
• Advise on requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Provide technical assistance to other building examination staff in assigned area of specialization.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Determine whether construction systems conform to City code requirements.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; analyze technical plans, specifications and reports; prepare technical reports; know, understand, interpret and explain department and program policies, procedures, rules, codes, laws and operational procedures; analyze, evaluate and solve building and code problems/issues taking appropriate course of action; remember various building/construction rules and codes.
• Learn to interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; apply City codes and policies regarding building and zoning.
• Learn to determine if construction systems conform to City code regulations.
• Locate, read and interpret building plans, maps, engineering calculations, soil reports, project specifications and industrial blue prints.
• Make engineering and mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Citrus Heights community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity.

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Two (2) years of commercial, residential, and component plans examining experience. Prior experience as a commercial and/or residential builder, or as a commercial and/or residential building inspector or plans examiner with ICC Commercial and/or Residential Combination Inspector, or Plans Examiner certifications preferred. Experience working within a municipal building department is highly desirable.

Training

Completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License or Certificate

Possess or obtain both ICC Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner certification within one (1) year of employment required. May need to possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.

• Receives direction from the Chief Building Official.
• Provides technical and/or functional direction to building personnel as appropriate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Citrus Heights is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The City of Citrus Heights is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].