Senior Plans Examiner: Building & Code Lead

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fresno is seeking a Senior Plans Examiner to perform comprehensive plan reviews and structural engineering assessments for complex residential and commercial projects. The role requires collaboration with architects, engineers, and field staff to ensure compliance with fire, life, health, and safety codes.

Incumbents may provide lead direction during plan reviews and will prepare reports, cost estimates, and policy recommendations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Plans Examiner or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and two years of design/construction experience.
• Three years of inspection experience with City of Fresno plus one of ICC/IAEI/IAPMO certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review complex plans for single-family and commercial/industrial projects.
• Assess architectural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems for code compliance.
• Lead or assist in plan review process and prepare reports and recommendations.

Skills

Plan review

Code compliance

Architect/engineer coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Two years of experience in design or construction of commercial/industrial buildings

Three years of construction inspection with City of Fresno

Tools

ICC certification (Plans Examiner or Building Inspector)

IAEI/ICC Electrical Inspector

IAPMO/ICC Plumbing Inspector

Job description

The City of Fresno is seeking a Senior Plans Examiner to perform comprehensive plan reviews and structural engineering assessments for complex residential and commercial projects. The role requires collaboration with architects, engineers, and field staff to ensure compliance with fire, life, health, and safety codes.

Incumbents may provide lead direction during plan reviews and will prepare reports, cost estimates, and policy recommendations.