Senior Plans Examiner — Code Compliance & Plan Review

City of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Luis Obispo is seeking a skilled Plans Examiner to review plans and calculations for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances. You will interpret complex codes for architects, contractors, and property owners, and coordinate with City departments.

The role requires thorough knowledge of building design, grading, drainage, and accessibility requirements, plus the ability to work independently under supervision from

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level coursework in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience as a building inspector or plans examiner
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs the plan review of commercial, industrial and residential building construction projects to determine compliance with State and local building codes, laws, and ordinances.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, the general public, co-workers, other departments, and supervisors.
• Coordinates and monitors plan review accomplished by the City's consultants and other City departments.
• Acts as information source to property owners, builders, contractors, and architects regarding code compliance; explains and interprets building codes and regulations.
• Staffs the customer service counter as required to provide information, receive applications, calculate fees and conduct over-the‑counter permit processing.

Education

Two years of college level coursework in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field

Two years of progressively responsible experience as a building inspector or plans examiner

Job description

The City of San Luis Obispo is seeking a skilled Plans Examiner to review plans and calculations for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances. You will interpret complex codes for architects, contractors, and property owners, and coordinate with City departments.

The role requires thorough knowledge of building design, grading, drainage, and accessibility requirements, plus the ability to work independently under supervision from