What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plans Examiner position at City of Clovis, CA?
Description
DEFINITION
Under supervision, reviews and approves proposed plans for commercial, industrial, and residential structures for compliance with codes and ordinances; provides advice to the public regarding routine code, law, and ordinance requirements, and performs related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are primarily concerned with examination of all plans for compliance with applicable codes and for structural soundness, advising the public regarding code, law, and ordinance requirements, and doing occasional field inspection of buildings with special structural problems. However, incumbents may be assigned to perform a full range of building, inspection duties. The work is performed under the supervision of the Building Official who assigns and inspects work to assure that it is conducted according to instructions and in conformity with accepted engineering principles. Incumbents are expected to resolve most problems confronted through application of judgment and precedent, referring to the supervisor only those which are inconsistent with departmental procedures and policies.
Examples of Duties
Examines plans and engineering calculations of all new construction and remodels for structural soundness and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations; assists owners and developers in person and over the phone with interpretation and information regarding various codes and ordinances; prepares permits, gives information concerning public services and related charges and checks plans at the counter; prepares written reports to owners, developers, architects, and engineers regarding the inspection of their plans; enforces zoning ordinances as they apply to new construction, including calculating assessment charges for new projects; occasionally makes field inspections of buildings; prepares correction lists for plan owners; checks routine mathematical calculations on electrical, plumbing, energy, and mechanical plans for code compliance; prepares and maintains records of plan checking procedures; attends various seminars; operates City vehicles; and performs related work as required.
Typical Qualifications
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
License:
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.
- Within six (6) months of employment must obtain certification from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Plans Examiner or Building Plans Examiner.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Education:
- Sixty (60) semester units of accredited college level course work in building inspection, building codes, or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years of responsible experience in a variety of building construction work or related inspection work;
- One (1) year of experience in building inspection and/or plan review.
Knowledge of:
- Civil engineering principles and practices applicable to the design, construction, and inspection of commercial, industrial, and residential structures, and state and local building codes.
Ability to:
- Read, understand, interpret, and apply the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes, and the Abatement of Dangerous Building Code, Fire and Safety Standards, municipal ordinances, zoning requirements, and other applicable codes and regulations;
- Read and understand design blueprints and specifications;
- Investigate problems at new construction sites;
- Effectively meet and deal with developers, the general public, and employees;
- Operate a computer terminal for file maintenance and information retrieval;
- Operate a calculator quickly and accurately;
- Operate a vehicle, observing legal and defensive driving practices;
- Read, understand, and apply laws and codes;
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Keep accurate records;
- Read, write, and spell using proper grammar and punctuation;
- Use appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Strength: Moderate work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 14, 2025, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Applications must be submitted online at www.cityofclovis.com. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application form or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is submitted to the Personnel Office by the position deadline date and time. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the required documents to (559) 324-2865. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of Civil engineering principles and practices applicable to the design, construction, and inspection of commercial, industrial, and residential structures, and state and local building codes. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes, and the Abatement of Dangerous Building Code, Fire and Safety Standards, municipal ordinances, zoning requirements, and other applicable codes and regulations; read and understand design blueprints and specifications; investigate problems at new construction sites; effectively meet and deal with developers, the general public, and employees; operate a computer terminal for file maintenance and information retrieval; operate a calculator quickly and accurately; operate a vehicle, observing legal and defensive driving practices; read, understand, and apply laws and codes; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; keep accurate records; read, write, and spell using proper grammar and punctuation; use appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
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