City of Anaheim, CA
Plans Examiner II/Senior
City of Anaheim, CA, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808
Salary:
See Position Description
Location :
City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2024-00228
Department:
Planning & Building
Opening Date:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Plans Examiner II
$46.24 - $59.01 Hourly
$96,179.20 - $122,740.80 Annually
Senior Plans Examiner
5% Salary Increase for Senior Plans Examiner-June 2025
$105,766.00 - $158,648.00 Annually
The
City of Anaheim Planning Department
is seeking a dynamic
Senior Plans Examiner and Plans Examiner II
to conduct architectural and structural plan checks. The Plans Examiner II and Senior Plans Examiner will perform professional and technical plan checking of residential, multi-family, industrial and commercial building plans for structural soundness and conformity with pertinent building and safety ordinances and related regulations; and to perform a variety of plan checking tasks.
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Building Division team as we complete ocV!BE's
entitlement process for a $4 Billion Entertainment and Housing Development. In addition to the excitement around the
ocV!BE
project we continue to partner with the Disneyland Resort on their in park capital improvement projects and the upcomingdevelopment. Anaheim is an exciting, challenging, and forward-thinking City in which to work.
Check out the projects here:
ocV!be
Disneyland Forward
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The
Plans Examiner II
(Non-exempt) is the full journey level class within the Plans Examiner series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Plans Examiner I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the more complex activities associated with large and involved plan reviews. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Plans Examiner I level, or when filled from the outside, have prior journey-level experience in the area of assignment.The
Senior Plans Examiner
(Exempt)
is the advanced journey level class in the Plans Examiner series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including advanced plan checking of industrial, commercial and high-rise building plans for structural soundness and conformity with building codes, safety ordinances and related regulations. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Plans Examiner II:To view full list of essential functions for Plans Examiner II, please
CLICK HERE
Senior Plans Examiner:To view full list of essential functions for Senior Plans Examiner, please
CLICK HEREQualifications
Plans Examiner II:Experience: Professional journey level experience in plan review and inspection of buildings and systems for compliance with all California fire and life safety and/or building safety codes and standards, supplemented by college level coursework in engineering, construction management, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree is desirable.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire and life safety plan check review, as assigned; principles, methods and techniques of structural engineering used in plan check review; building construction and design practices, methods and materials at an advanced level; complex pertinent Federal, State and local building and safety laws, codes and regulations, including the California building safety codes and any applicable local regulations and ordinances; principles and procedures of plan review; principles and techniques of structure and building inspection; fire protection, alarm and water supply systems, especially for high-rise, commercial and industrial building, and fire sprinkler designs, plans and hydraulic calculations, as assigned; characteristics of a variety of chemicals and flammable, explosive and similar materials, as assigned; and customer service principles and practices.
Ability to: Review and check the more complex plans and specifications for buildings and construction and determine compliance of plans with codes and regulations; interpret code requirements and respond to technical questions; provide lists of areas and elements that require modification of plans to ensure compliance with established codes; resolve plan review issues with property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers and others, while exercising tact, diplomacy and good customer service practices; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid driver's license and a current
Plans Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council (I.C.C.) , or other approved certifying agency,
within twelve (12) months of appointment . Registration as a Professional Engineer desirable.
Senior Plans Examiner :Experience and Education: Four (4) years of professional journey level experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan checking, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, civil engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.Knowledge of: Principles of civil and structural engineering; techniques and methods utilized in plan check review; building construction and design practices, methods and materials; modern architectural and structural engineering concepts, methods and procedures as applied to the design and construction of residential, commercial, industrial and high-rise buildings; principles of structural design and engineering mathematics; principles of lead supervision and training; pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations including building codes; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; principles and applications of customer service.Ability to: Review and interpret complex building plans, specifications and calculations; apply engineering knowledge to evaluate plans, regulations and standard construction practices; make mathematical calculations rapidly and with accuracy; advise applicants of needed plan changes and recommend means to bring plans to compliance; deal effectively with builders, engineers, architects and the general public; to achieve the highest customer service levels; interpret and apply building codes and related ordinances and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid driver's license and
registration as a Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect . Possession of a
Plans Examiner certificate from the International Code Council (ICC)
or other approved certifying agency
within twelve months of hire .Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONApplications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on
Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5:00PM.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date .
The selection process will consist of a skills examination and oral interview.The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
- The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Note : Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
01
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the application and the responses to the following Supplemental Questions. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the Supplemental Questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses referring to your resume may eliminate you from consideration. Do you understand this requirement?
YesNo
02
How many years of professional journey level experience in all California building safety codes and standards do you possess?
I do not have this experienceLess than 1 yearAt least 1 year, but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years, but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years, but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years or more
03
Please describe your professional plan check experience in all California building safety codes and standards. If none, type N/A.
04
Do you possess electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical plan check experience?
YesNo
05
Please specifically describe in detail your electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical plan check experience. Include how long you have performed plumbing and mechanical plan check. If none, type N/A.
06
How many years of professional journey level experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan checking do you possess?
I do not have this experienceLess than one yearAt least 1 year but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years, but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years or more
07
Please describe in detail your experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan review. If none, type N/A.
08
Is your experience from a municipal planning agency?
YesNo
09
Do you possess a current Plans Examiner Certificate from any national or regional agency?
(If Yes, please upload a copy of your certification(s) with your application.)
Yes (please upload a copy of your certification with your application)No, but I can obtain one prior to completion of the one year probationary periodNo, and I am UNABLE to obtain one
10
What agency is your Plans Examiner certification from? If you do not possess a Plans Examiner certification, type N/A.
11
What is the highest number of plans examiner type employees that you supervised?
NoneAt least 1, less than 33 to 56 or more
12
Please describe in detail your leadership, team lead, and customer service experience. If none, type N/A.
13
Please indicate your highest level of education in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
Some collegeAssociate degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctorate degreeMy degree is in an unrelated fieldNone of the above
14
If you indicted you have a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree, please indicate your area(s) of study.
15
Are you registered as a Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect?
(If Yes, please upload a copy of your certification(s) with your application.)
YesNo
16
If you are a licensed Professional Engineer or Architect, please provide the certifying agency and registration/license number. If none, type N/A.
Required Question
See Position Description
Location :
City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2024-00228
Department:
Planning & Building
Opening Date:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Plans Examiner II
$46.24 - $59.01 Hourly
$96,179.20 - $122,740.80 Annually
Senior Plans Examiner
5% Salary Increase for Senior Plans Examiner-June 2025
$105,766.00 - $158,648.00 Annually
The
City of Anaheim Planning Department
is seeking a dynamic
Senior Plans Examiner and Plans Examiner II
to conduct architectural and structural plan checks. The Plans Examiner II and Senior Plans Examiner will perform professional and technical plan checking of residential, multi-family, industrial and commercial building plans for structural soundness and conformity with pertinent building and safety ordinances and related regulations; and to perform a variety of plan checking tasks.
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Building Division team as we complete ocV!BE's
entitlement process for a $4 Billion Entertainment and Housing Development. In addition to the excitement around the
ocV!BE
project we continue to partner with the Disneyland Resort on their in park capital improvement projects and the upcomingdevelopment. Anaheim is an exciting, challenging, and forward-thinking City in which to work.
Check out the projects here:
ocV!be
Disneyland Forward
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The
Plans Examiner II
(Non-exempt) is the full journey level class within the Plans Examiner series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Plans Examiner I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the more complex activities associated with large and involved plan reviews. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Plans Examiner I level, or when filled from the outside, have prior journey-level experience in the area of assignment.The
Senior Plans Examiner
(Exempt)
is the advanced journey level class in the Plans Examiner series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including advanced plan checking of industrial, commercial and high-rise building plans for structural soundness and conformity with building codes, safety ordinances and related regulations. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Plans Examiner II:To view full list of essential functions for Plans Examiner II, please
CLICK HERE
Senior Plans Examiner:To view full list of essential functions for Senior Plans Examiner, please
CLICK HEREQualifications
Plans Examiner II:Experience: Professional journey level experience in plan review and inspection of buildings and systems for compliance with all California fire and life safety and/or building safety codes and standards, supplemented by college level coursework in engineering, construction management, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree is desirable.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire and life safety plan check review, as assigned; principles, methods and techniques of structural engineering used in plan check review; building construction and design practices, methods and materials at an advanced level; complex pertinent Federal, State and local building and safety laws, codes and regulations, including the California building safety codes and any applicable local regulations and ordinances; principles and procedures of plan review; principles and techniques of structure and building inspection; fire protection, alarm and water supply systems, especially for high-rise, commercial and industrial building, and fire sprinkler designs, plans and hydraulic calculations, as assigned; characteristics of a variety of chemicals and flammable, explosive and similar materials, as assigned; and customer service principles and practices.
Ability to: Review and check the more complex plans and specifications for buildings and construction and determine compliance of plans with codes and regulations; interpret code requirements and respond to technical questions; provide lists of areas and elements that require modification of plans to ensure compliance with established codes; resolve plan review issues with property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers and others, while exercising tact, diplomacy and good customer service practices; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid driver's license and a current
Plans Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council (I.C.C.) , or other approved certifying agency,
within twelve (12) months of appointment . Registration as a Professional Engineer desirable.
Senior Plans Examiner :Experience and Education: Four (4) years of professional journey level experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan checking, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, civil engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.Knowledge of: Principles of civil and structural engineering; techniques and methods utilized in plan check review; building construction and design practices, methods and materials; modern architectural and structural engineering concepts, methods and procedures as applied to the design and construction of residential, commercial, industrial and high-rise buildings; principles of structural design and engineering mathematics; principles of lead supervision and training; pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations including building codes; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; principles and applications of customer service.Ability to: Review and interpret complex building plans, specifications and calculations; apply engineering knowledge to evaluate plans, regulations and standard construction practices; make mathematical calculations rapidly and with accuracy; advise applicants of needed plan changes and recommend means to bring plans to compliance; deal effectively with builders, engineers, architects and the general public; to achieve the highest customer service levels; interpret and apply building codes and related ordinances and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid driver's license and
registration as a Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect . Possession of a
Plans Examiner certificate from the International Code Council (ICC)
or other approved certifying agency
within twelve months of hire .Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONApplications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on
Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5:00PM.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date .
The selection process will consist of a skills examination and oral interview.The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
- The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Note : Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
01
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the application and the responses to the following Supplemental Questions. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the Supplemental Questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses referring to your resume may eliminate you from consideration. Do you understand this requirement?
YesNo
02
How many years of professional journey level experience in all California building safety codes and standards do you possess?
I do not have this experienceLess than 1 yearAt least 1 year, but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years, but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years, but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years or more
03
Please describe your professional plan check experience in all California building safety codes and standards. If none, type N/A.
04
Do you possess electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical plan check experience?
YesNo
05
Please specifically describe in detail your electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical plan check experience. Include how long you have performed plumbing and mechanical plan check. If none, type N/A.
06
How many years of professional journey level experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan checking do you possess?
I do not have this experienceLess than one yearAt least 1 year but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years, but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years or more
07
Please describe in detail your experience in architectural and structural analysis and plan review. If none, type N/A.
08
Is your experience from a municipal planning agency?
YesNo
09
Do you possess a current Plans Examiner Certificate from any national or regional agency?
(If Yes, please upload a copy of your certification(s) with your application.)
Yes (please upload a copy of your certification with your application)No, but I can obtain one prior to completion of the one year probationary periodNo, and I am UNABLE to obtain one
10
What agency is your Plans Examiner certification from? If you do not possess a Plans Examiner certification, type N/A.
11
What is the highest number of plans examiner type employees that you supervised?
NoneAt least 1, less than 33 to 56 or more
12
Please describe in detail your leadership, team lead, and customer service experience. If none, type N/A.
13
Please indicate your highest level of education in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
Some collegeAssociate degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctorate degreeMy degree is in an unrelated fieldNone of the above
14
If you indicted you have a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree, please indicate your area(s) of study.
15
Are you registered as a Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect?
(If Yes, please upload a copy of your certification(s) with your application.)
YesNo
16
If you are a licensed Professional Engineer or Architect, please provide the certifying agency and registration/license number. If none, type N/A.
Required Question