Senior Plans Examiner & Permit Lead

County of Orange; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Orange is seeking a Plans Examiner (Senior Permit Technician) to perform technical plan checks for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring code compliance and proper permit issuance. The role may involve training and leading Permit Technicians as needed.

Candidates should understand state laws, municipal and County ordinances, and zoning principles, with the ability to interpret rules independently for public and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with plan checks for residential, commercial projects.
• Knowledge of state and county building codes, zoning rules.
• Ability to interpret technical plans and code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical plan checking for code compliance.
• Respond to inquiries from engineers, architects, designers.
• Coordinate plan checks with other departments.
• Evaluate construction plans for permits and fees.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Map interpretation

Building codes

Zoning knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

ICC Plans Examiner Certificate

Job description

County of Orange is seeking a Plans Examiner (Senior Permit Technician) to perform technical plan checks for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring code compliance and proper permit issuance. The role may involve training and leading Permit Technicians as needed.

Candidates should understand state laws, municipal and County ordinances, and zoning principles, with the ability to interpret rules independently for public and staff.