Plans Examiner I/Ii / Senior Plans Examiner

WHY JOIN #TEAMRC

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC

BEST FIT

This position might be perfect for you if:

• You want to make a distinct contribution to the community you serve.

• You're highly organized and can juggle multiple competing tasks.

• You're looking for a team committed to your growth through training and team building opportunities.

• You have a strong commitment to excellent customer service.

• You want to join a forward thinking team that has all the advantages of the most up to date technology and equipment.

• You have a collaborative spirit and are looking to work together for the safety of the city.

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex information in an easy-to-understand manner with clear recommendations and solutions. The ideal candidate will also be strongly motivated to be a player in a team that strives to find innovative solutions alongside industry standards to effectively resolve problems and produce high quality of work. A member of this dynamic team would be able to perform plan reviews on commercial/industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, residential/commercial fire sprinklers, life safety, accessibility, and structural design.

YOUR IMPACT

You'll be responsible for:

• Checking plans and making sure they are complete, code compliant and ready to go.

• Reviewing design and structural calculations and producing corrections.

• Collaborating together to identify and find solutions to challenges with plans and and applications of design.

• Reviewing work completed by outside consultants and vendors.

• Providing information to the public, City staff, contractors and developers regarding regulations, procedures and ordinances.

• Communicating with the public, contractors, developers and home owners at the front counter to assist individuals involved in projects in Rancho Cucamonga.

For more information on this position please visit the job description for the Plans Examiner I, Plans Examiner II, and Senior Plans Examiner.

Plans Examiner I: $5,363 - $7,234 monthly

Plans Examiner II: $5,749 - $7757 monthly

Senior Plans Examiner: $ 6,197 - $8,360

Note: The Plans Examiner II and Senior Plans Examiner position have the additional benefits provided:

• Deferred Compensation

• 2% of base salary. City will match up to $50 per month and 1% of monthly base salary per month

• Life Insurance - $50,000 City paid

• Administrative Leave

• 50 hours per fiscal year

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District is hiring a Fire Plans Examiner. To view more information about these positions please visit the job bulletin at www.cityofrc.us/rcjobs.

Potential interview date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer

ARE YOU QUALIFIED

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Plans Examiner I/II, Senior Plans Examiner. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:

Plans Examiner I

Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or any combination of related training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

An example of this may include 4 years of related training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Plans Examiner II

In addition to the requirements of the Plans Examiner I, one year of increasingly responsible experience in building codes, structural design and/or structural plan checking, grading engineering and/or hydrology, or fire protection engineering or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Senior Plans Examiner

Associate degree with at least 3 years of experience in plan check design, construction, and inspection and ICC Plans Examiner Certification. Or an ICC Plans Examiner Certification and 5 years of experience in plan check design, construction, inspection, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Plans Examiner I/II

Knowledge of related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including accessibility requirements and California Energy Commission Standards of Title 24; principles and practices of structural and civil engineering; construction methods and materials. Knowledge of a specialty such as grading and hydrology or fire safety engineering may be required, depending on assignment. Ability to read and interpret plans, review plans and specifications on paper and electronically; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; conduct field investigations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Senior Plans Examiner

Knowledge of building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including handicapped access requirements and California Energy Commission Standards of Title 24; principles and practices of structural and civil engineering; construction methods and materials. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and deal with potential confrontations; read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; supervise subordinate staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Special Requirements:

Plans Examiner I

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of a Plans Examiner Certificate issued by the ICC is desirable, or ability to be obtained by the end of probationary period.

Plans Examiner II

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil or structural engineer or architect in the State of California is desirable.

Possession of a Plans Examiner Certificate issued by the ICC.

Senior Plans Examiner

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of a Plan Examiner Certificate issued by the ICC or ICBO is desirable.

WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to apply online at www.cityofrc.us. This recruitment is open until filled or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please see the above timeline for additional information.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information and will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. All candidates will be notified of their application status by email throughout the recruitment process. Candidates invited to compete in the examination process, who successfully pass the examination process, will be place on an eligibility list. The candidate on the eligibility list who most closely meets the requirements of the City may be selected to receive a final offer. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established; and

• Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and

• Degree Verification; and

• Pass a pre-employment medical exam; and

If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Disclaimers

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Careers@CityofRC.us. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.

• Retirement

• California Public Employee's Retirement System (CalPERS)

• Medical - $1,325 per month City paid. (Effective the first full-pay period in December 2024, City-paid medical increases to $1,375)
• Dental

• City paid

• Vision

• City paid

• Deferred Compensation

• City will match up to $50 per month and 1% of monthly base salary per month

• Life Insurance - $30,000 City paid

• Vacation

• 80 hours per year increasing to 180 hours after 15 years of service. Buyback option of up to 160 hours per fiscal year.

• Holidays

• 14 paid holidays, including three discretionary holidays

• Sick leave

• 120 hours per year

• Personal Leave

• 40 hours of sick leave or vacation time may be used for personal leave per fiscal year

• Bereavement Leave

• 80 hours of paid bereavement leave as needed and an additional 40 hours if leave is related to specific relatives outlined in the MOU.

• Tuition Reimbursement - $3,300 per fiscal year

• Long-Term Disability (LTD)- City paid

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)- Medical and Dependent Care available

Additional Team RC Perks

• Flexible work schedule

• Remote work

• Bring your dog to work

• Baby on board

• Dress for your day

• RC cares

• Payroll deduction for Camp Cucamonga Summer Camp

• Lunch and learns

• Corporate discount rate at 24 Hour Fitness

• Access to our on-site gyms at City Hall and Public Works (equipment includes treadmills, weights, Peloton bikes, elliptical etc.)

• Jet Dental - an onsite dental service

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee wellness and development programs

• Take your kid to work day, Health Fair, Staff development day, Leadership academy, Take your co worker to work day, Know your numbers)

• City tour

• New employee Mixer and welcome basket

• Employee activities committee

Agency City of Rancho Cucamonga

Address 10500 Civic Center Dr.

Rancho Cucamonga, California, 91730

Phone (909) 774-2418

Website http://www.cityofrc.us