What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Plan Check Engineer (Open-Competitive) position at City of El Segundo?
Under general supervision of the Building Official, the Senior Plan Check Engineer is responsible for a coordinated and efficient plan check process. In addition, he/she will examine structural calculations, specifications and construction plans for residential, commercial and industrial building projects.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for monitoring, assessing, coordinating, and "trouble-shooting" the overall plan check process so that it is operating efficiently.
Examines plans and specifications for the construction, alteration and repair of residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures; ensures that plans meet the requirements of related building codes, regulations and restrictions; indicates corrections of structural deficiencies where required; conducts field inspections to ensure compliance.
Responds to verbal and written inquiries; works at the public counter and responds to questions related to building codes; provides technical assistance and coordinates plan check activities with other City departments, external engineers, architects, and contractors, outside agencies, and the public; interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures; develops alternative methods to comply with requirements and restrictions; may inspect city facilities.
Prepares comprehensive correction lists; reviews structural and energy design calculations; maintains files and records of specifications, calculations and other pertinent information related to submitted plans; ensures compliance with all federal and state requirements.
Reviews and determines fees associated with development projects; issues permits.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of structural and civil engineering.
Construction methods and materials.
California Building Standards Code and related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including disabled access requirements, energy and environmental standards and the like.
Skill in:
- Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints and specifications.
- Interpreting and applying related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Conducting field investigations.
- Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Meeting the public in situations requiring diplomacy and tact.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Five (5) years increasingly responsible progressively experience checking construction plans of commercial, industrial, and residential structures.
Education: A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) and California Building Officials (CALBO) as a Building Plans Examiner within twelve months of hire.
Due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle, must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license along with an acceptable driving record.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the El Segundo Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Probationary Period:
All employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period in order to attain permanent status with the City of El Segundo.
The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Salary : $130,554 - $158,690
