Senior Plans Examiner (Building)

The Pasadena Planning & Community Development department is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced Senior Plans Examiner in the Building & Safety Division. Reporting to the Supervising Plan Check Engineer, the Senior Plans Examiner reviews building plans, structural calculations, and specifications for compliance with established building codes and other applicable laws and ordinances. In addition, prepares comprehensive plan review reports and assists at the permit counter.

The Building & Safety Division provides plan review and construction inspection services to enforce minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures. Click here to learn more about our Planning & Community Development Department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a fundamental part of the Building and Safety team must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, they are results-focused with the ability to make difficult decisions and maintain a depending workload.

Please note: this recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by April 4, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!

The City offers outstanding benefits, including 9/80 schedules with alternative Friday's off.

Essential Functions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The major responsibilities for this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review thejob description.

• Reviews complex building plans for residential and non-residential buildings primarily for architectural, accessibility, structural, energy, CALGreen, grading and drainage, excavation and shoring; and generally, for electrical, mechanical, plumbing;

• Reviews engineering calculations and specifications for compliance with established building codes and other related county, state, and federal laws and applicable ordinances;

• Prepares comprehensive plan review reports;

• Consults with engineers, architects, contractors, or the public to discuss compliance with plans and required changes;

• Performs field inspections in assistance to other work unit inspectors or upon request of the Building Official;

• Interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures;

• Creates and maintains data relating to current work assignments using permitting software;

• Use of computers in review of electronic plans and provide comments using plan check software programs;

• Assists in researching and developing code changes or procedures to enhance customer service;

• Makes corrections of deficiencies where required and develops alternative methods to comply with those requirements and restrictions;

• Performs first response emergency safety assessments during and after disaster events;

• Participates in external professional organizations, commissions, or focus groups upon approval or request of the Building Official and performs related work as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

JOB COMPETENCIES

The following list presents some of the core competencies for this position:

• Action & Results Focus

• Takes initiative and responsibility and focuses on accomplishment.

• Relationship Building

• Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.

• Professional & Technical Expertise

• Applying technical subject matter to the job, being a continued learner.

• Decision Making

• Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner.

• Handling Conflict

• Has conflict resolution skills/ chooses the best resolution to solve problems.

• Self-Management

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Communication

• Engaging effectively in dialogue and writing.

• Teamwork

• Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering or architecture is required.

• Two years of experience in structural design, architecture, or plan checking is required.

• ICC certification as a Residential or Commercial Building Plans is required within one year of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Public agency experience is desired.

• California Engineer or Architect license desired.

SELECTIONPROCESS

The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, an interview panel, a department-level interview.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Community Development Department.

The resulting eligibility from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record at the time of employment.

Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Residential or Building Plans Examiner is required within one year of employment.

Possession of a California Engineer or Architect license desired.