City of Perris
Senior Plans Examiner
City of Perris, Perris, California, United States, 92571
Salary:
$50.03 - $60.82 Hourly
Location :
Perris, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2024-00021
Department:
Development Services
Division:
Building and Safety
Opening Date:
09/20/2024
Closing Date:
10/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform advanced journey-level professional plans examining work involved in enforcing compliance with commercial and residential building codes, regulations, and ordinances; to conduct special inspections; and to provide technical assistance to the Building Official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISEDExercises technical and functional supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervise and provide counter support to the public; issue building permits and accept applications for permits; confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public in the office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
Review all building plans and consult with builders, developers, owners, professional designers, and the general public regarding compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, and zoning codes, State laws, and City ordinances; make decisions regarding interpretation of code items and technical problems; approve methods of construction and material.
Plan, direct, and review the work of staff responsible for providing commercial plan review services; verify work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable codes, policies, procedures, and standards.
Review plans, specifications, and calculations for commercial projects, including fences, siding, roofing, and non-structural remodeling, to determine compliance with the provisions of building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Coordinate plans examining and permit issuance activities with other city departments and divisions.
Issue notices of violations and citations for building violations; prepare case reports for court administrative proceedings.
Provide counter support to the public; issue building permits and accept applications for permits; confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public in the office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
Correct defects or inadequacies; require that corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent City codes.
Analyze structural engineering aspects of designs and calculations.
Evaluate test reports, including engineering reports and soil analysis reports.
Answer questions and advise the public concerning codes and plan check reports; advise building inspectors of design, construction, or installation problems.
Coordinate, classify, and log new projects for plan checks; create plan check files; enter initial site data and permit data on the computer; revise data as project status and details change.
Compute the area of buildings and determine valuation and permit fees.
Maintain files and reports regarding plan check activities and findings.
Inspect residential and commercial buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations as required.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Building-related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including commercial and residential Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
Principles and techniques used in plans examining work.
Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Major types of building construction materials and methods.
Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting.
Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial and residential buildings.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and supervise administrative and counter-support staff.
Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Read and interpret building plans, engineering specifications, site surveys, and building codes.
Determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements.
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Make mathematical and engineering computations rapidly and accurately.
Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Six years of journey level building construction, plan checking, or building inspection experience.
Training:Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by specialized course work in engineering or construction technology.
License or Certificate:
Possession of International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year from the date of appointment, certification as a Building Inspector issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance.
Special Requirements:Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 25 lbs.; exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Holidays
:
The City observes fifteen (15) holidays per year.
Vacation:
Accrual of eight (8) hours of vacation per month of service for years one (1) through five (5) of employment (maximum of 300 hours accrual).
Paid Leave:
Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month of service (maximum of 340 hours accrual). Other leaves provided include bereavement (up to 5 days) and jury duty leave.
Retirement:
Retirement benefits shall be provided at 2% @ 60 PERS retirement formula for existing PERS members or 2% @ 62 for new hires entering the CalPERS system for the first time (pursuant to the City's contract with PERS and as required by law). The employee is responsible for the full member contribution.
Health Benefits:
The City shall pay the median amount of all medical insurance offered for medical insurance premiums (currently $2,190.92 per month) employee and dependents.
Dental/Vision:
The City's dental plan pays up to two hundred ($200.00) dollars per month of the premium for either the Dental HMO or PPO. The City also provides vision-care reimbursement up to eight hundred fifty ($850.00) dollars.
Life Insurance:
The City provides a life-insurance policy of $50,000 to each full-time employee.
Flexible Spending Account:
The City provides a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses and a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care expenses.
Educational Incentive:
The Educational Incentive Pay is amended to allow any bargaining unit employee who holds a verified Master degree from an Accredited University, who's current position's classification specification does not require a Master degree as a minimum qualification, to be eligible to receive a seven (7%) percent educational incentive pay to his/her base salary hourly rate; except if currently receiving a 5% education incentive pay for a bachelor degree, in which case employee would receive an additional two (2%) percent incentive pay for a Master degree. Also, any bargaining unit employee who holds a Doctorate degree from an Accredited University will be eligible to receive a two (2%) percent educational incentive pay increase to their base salary hourly rate. The maximum cumulative educational incentive pay for Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees shall not exceed nine (9%) percent. Certification Incentive Pay of two (2%) percent of base salary is available for any eligible bargaining unit employee who holds a City approved professional certification, up to a maximum of two (2) completed professional certifications, effective retroactive to July 11, 2021. Bargaining unit employees currently receiving Educational Incentive Pays for formal degrees (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees) shall not be eligible for the Certification Incentive Pay.
Bilingual Compensation:
Bilingual compensation is available for oral and written translation for those employees whose duties include enforcement, public counter or reception responsibilities, as needed and on a case by case basis. Premium pay varies from ($125.00 - $150.00) per month.
Educational Reimbursement:
The Educational reimbursement program consists of full reimbursement up to the limit of two thousand five hundred ($2,500.00) dollars per fiscal year, per eligible employee. Specific courses, degree and certificate programs require pre-authorization by the City Manager's Office.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in an assessment or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration. Responses such as, "see resume" or "see application" will not replace questions requested to be answered.
Yes, I understand and agreeNo, I do not agree
02
Do you have six (6) years of journey level building construction, plan checking, or building inspection experience?
YesNo
03
How many years of journey level building construction, plan checking, or building inspection experience do you possess?
Less than 1 year2 - 5 years6 + yearsNone of the Above
04
Which types of government agencies have you worked for? (Check all that apply)
CityCountyState or Federal GovernmentPublic EducationTribal GovernmentNot Applicable
05
Do you have equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by specialized course work in engineering or construction technology?
YesNo
06
Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed:
Less than a High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma or EquivalentHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Supplemented by Specialized TrainingAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNone of the above
07
Do you possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner?
YesNo
08
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain within one year from the date of appointment a certification as a Building Inspector issued by the International Code Council (ICC)?
Yes, I have the certificationNo, I don't have the certificationI have the ability to obtain it within one year from the date of appointment
Required Question
$50.03 - $60.82 Hourly
Location :
Perris, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2024-00021
Department:
Development Services
Division:
Building and Safety
Opening Date:
09/20/2024
Closing Date:
10/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform advanced journey-level professional plans examining work involved in enforcing compliance with commercial and residential building codes, regulations, and ordinances; to conduct special inspections; and to provide technical assistance to the Building Official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISEDExercises technical and functional supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervise and provide counter support to the public; issue building permits and accept applications for permits; confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public in the office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
Review all building plans and consult with builders, developers, owners, professional designers, and the general public regarding compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, and zoning codes, State laws, and City ordinances; make decisions regarding interpretation of code items and technical problems; approve methods of construction and material.
Plan, direct, and review the work of staff responsible for providing commercial plan review services; verify work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable codes, policies, procedures, and standards.
Review plans, specifications, and calculations for commercial projects, including fences, siding, roofing, and non-structural remodeling, to determine compliance with the provisions of building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Coordinate plans examining and permit issuance activities with other city departments and divisions.
Issue notices of violations and citations for building violations; prepare case reports for court administrative proceedings.
Provide counter support to the public; issue building permits and accept applications for permits; confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public in the office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
Correct defects or inadequacies; require that corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent City codes.
Analyze structural engineering aspects of designs and calculations.
Evaluate test reports, including engineering reports and soil analysis reports.
Answer questions and advise the public concerning codes and plan check reports; advise building inspectors of design, construction, or installation problems.
Coordinate, classify, and log new projects for plan checks; create plan check files; enter initial site data and permit data on the computer; revise data as project status and details change.
Compute the area of buildings and determine valuation and permit fees.
Maintain files and reports regarding plan check activities and findings.
Inspect residential and commercial buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations as required.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Building-related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including commercial and residential Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
Principles and techniques used in plans examining work.
Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Major types of building construction materials and methods.
Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting.
Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial and residential buildings.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and supervise administrative and counter-support staff.
Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Read and interpret building plans, engineering specifications, site surveys, and building codes.
Determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements.
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Make mathematical and engineering computations rapidly and accurately.
Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Six years of journey level building construction, plan checking, or building inspection experience.
Training:Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by specialized course work in engineering or construction technology.
License or Certificate:
Possession of International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year from the date of appointment, certification as a Building Inspector issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance.
Special Requirements:Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 25 lbs.; exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Holidays
:
The City observes fifteen (15) holidays per year.
Vacation:
Accrual of eight (8) hours of vacation per month of service for years one (1) through five (5) of employment (maximum of 300 hours accrual).
Paid Leave:
Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month of service (maximum of 340 hours accrual). Other leaves provided include bereavement (up to 5 days) and jury duty leave.
Retirement:
Retirement benefits shall be provided at 2% @ 60 PERS retirement formula for existing PERS members or 2% @ 62 for new hires entering the CalPERS system for the first time (pursuant to the City's contract with PERS and as required by law). The employee is responsible for the full member contribution.
Health Benefits:
The City shall pay the median amount of all medical insurance offered for medical insurance premiums (currently $2,190.92 per month) employee and dependents.
Dental/Vision:
The City's dental plan pays up to two hundred ($200.00) dollars per month of the premium for either the Dental HMO or PPO. The City also provides vision-care reimbursement up to eight hundred fifty ($850.00) dollars.
Life Insurance:
The City provides a life-insurance policy of $50,000 to each full-time employee.
Flexible Spending Account:
The City provides a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses and a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care expenses.
Educational Incentive:
The Educational Incentive Pay is amended to allow any bargaining unit employee who holds a verified Master degree from an Accredited University, who's current position's classification specification does not require a Master degree as a minimum qualification, to be eligible to receive a seven (7%) percent educational incentive pay to his/her base salary hourly rate; except if currently receiving a 5% education incentive pay for a bachelor degree, in which case employee would receive an additional two (2%) percent incentive pay for a Master degree. Also, any bargaining unit employee who holds a Doctorate degree from an Accredited University will be eligible to receive a two (2%) percent educational incentive pay increase to their base salary hourly rate. The maximum cumulative educational incentive pay for Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees shall not exceed nine (9%) percent. Certification Incentive Pay of two (2%) percent of base salary is available for any eligible bargaining unit employee who holds a City approved professional certification, up to a maximum of two (2) completed professional certifications, effective retroactive to July 11, 2021. Bargaining unit employees currently receiving Educational Incentive Pays for formal degrees (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees) shall not be eligible for the Certification Incentive Pay.
Bilingual Compensation:
Bilingual compensation is available for oral and written translation for those employees whose duties include enforcement, public counter or reception responsibilities, as needed and on a case by case basis. Premium pay varies from ($125.00 - $150.00) per month.
Educational Reimbursement:
The Educational reimbursement program consists of full reimbursement up to the limit of two thousand five hundred ($2,500.00) dollars per fiscal year, per eligible employee. Specific courses, degree and certificate programs require pre-authorization by the City Manager's Office.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in an assessment or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration. Responses such as, "see resume" or "see application" will not replace questions requested to be answered.
Yes, I understand and agreeNo, I do not agree
02
Do you have six (6) years of journey level building construction, plan checking, or building inspection experience?
YesNo
03
How many years of journey level building construction, plan checking, or building inspection experience do you possess?
Less than 1 year2 - 5 years6 + yearsNone of the Above
04
Which types of government agencies have you worked for? (Check all that apply)
CityCountyState or Federal GovernmentPublic EducationTribal GovernmentNot Applicable
05
Do you have equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by specialized course work in engineering or construction technology?
YesNo
06
Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed:
Less than a High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma or EquivalentHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Supplemented by Specialized TrainingAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNone of the above
07
Do you possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner?
YesNo
08
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain within one year from the date of appointment a certification as a Building Inspector issued by the International Code Council (ICC)?
Yes, I have the certificationNo, I don't have the certificationI have the ability to obtain it within one year from the date of appointment
Required Question