SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Plans Examiner to fill one vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development department. Under general direction, supervise and review plans for subdivisions, multi-unit residential, and commercial/industrial projects for compliance with codes and ordinances.

Duties include field inspections, public counter assistance, staff training, reporting, and coordination with other departments

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of professional plan checker experience with building codes compliance.
• Associates degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or related field OR ICC Plans Examiner certification.
• Requires ability to obtain ICC Plans Examiner certification within 12 months; CASp certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review plans for subdivisions, multi-unit residential, and commercial/industrial projects for code compliance.
• Perform field inspections and assist staff with complex requirements.
• Coordinate with City departments and outside agencies; provide public counter information and training.

Skills

Plan review

Building codes knowledge

Public counter assistance

Education

Associates degree or ICC Plans Examiner certification

Tools

ICC Plans Examiner Certification

CASp Certification

Job description

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Plans Examiner to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development department.

Under general direction, to supervise and review plans for subdivision developments, multi-unit residential, and commercial/industrial building projects for compliance with established codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations; to provide information and assistance at the public counter to architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, the general public, and others; to supervise assigned personnel; and to perform related duties as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Examine and review plans and specifications submitted for residential tracts, multi-unit residential, and commercial industrial buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
• Review plans and calculations to ensure appropriate use of materials and construction installations.
• Perform field inspections and assist field inspectors and other staff with complex or unusual requirements for residential and other structures.
• Prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of activities and procedures.
• Assist at the public counter in calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing general and technical information.
• Provide training to the Building & Safety Division staff.
• Answer questions from homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding the City's policies and procedures, related codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Coordinate with other City departments, divisions, and outside regulatory agencies.
• Perform preliminary design review and similar tasks as a Building & Safety representative on the Development Review Committee as needed.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned plan check and permit issuance staff.

Education

An Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with major work Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field, OR ICC certification as a Plans Examiner.

Experience

Three (3) years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with the applicable building codes for governmental agency including at least one year of experience in plan checking related to disabled access regulations.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of; or ability to obtain, an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner within 12 months of hire.
• CASp Certification is highly desirable.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

• 1) Completed Employment Application
• 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
• 3) Current Plans Examiner or CASp Certificate (must be scanned and attached to the online application).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members – NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.