Plan Checker

Under general supervision, reviews, and evaluates residential and commercial plans submitted for building permits for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; processes permit applications; performs related work, as required.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review residential and simple commercial plans for conformity to codes and ordinances, including checking for basic planning and fire components. 
• Receive and check applications and plans submitted for building permits. 
• Calculate building and plan examining fees. 
• List corrections to be made on plans examined. 
• Refer more complicated plans to higher level positions. 
• Advise builders and property owners on methods of correcting mistakes and on code requirements. 
• May check field work against plans submitted. 
• Keep logs and records of plans examined. 
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer related software, scanners, photocopiers, fax machines, and printers.
• Safely operate City vehicles to visit job sites.

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

High school diploma OR GED equivalent AND one year of plan check experience in a public agency OR equivalent plan check experience in a private industry OR four years of construction experience in the framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades OR successful completion of the City of Victorville Internship Program.  

License and Certification Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license upon hire and maintain throughout the length of employment with the City of Victorville.
• Must possess ICC certificate as Plans Examiner and ICC Fire Plans Examiner OR obtain both within one year of hire.

Work is performed in an office environment, in close proximity to other workers. Work is performed in person; telecommuting is not permitted. Incumbent may be exposed to constant interruptions. Physical demands are moderate, consisting primarily of sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy boxes and/or utilizing a hand dolly to lift and transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.   Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood.Incumbent must have the stamina to work long hours and overtime, if assigned, and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or varying shifts.