What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plan Check Engineer position at City of Garden Grove?
The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for:
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER
Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
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The City of Garden Grove is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. Garden Grove is a friendly city, rich in diversity. If you would enjoy a busy, positive work environment and the chance to contribute to the quality of life for a whole community, this job may be the right fit for you!
We currently have one vacancy for Plan Check Engineer in our Building Safety Division. The Building Safety Division is responsible for the application and administration of state and local building regulations within the City of Garden Grove. These regulations are designed to safeguard the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.
Under general direction, the Plan Check Engineer performs plan review for various types of structures for structural soundness and compliance with pertinent building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and accessibility code regulations, and assists and advises applicants regarding the interpretation of technical code requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess: strong oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of building codes; familiarity with standard construction procedures; ability to conduct structural analysis and calculations; and the ability to handle difficult interpersonal situations.
- Performs plan checking of residential, commercial and industrial building plans for overall code compliance including structural safety, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems;
- Advises and responds to questions from architects, engineers, contractors and the general public regarding building permit requirements, code interpretations and standard construction practices;
- Monitors the plan review of all major projects; serves as a liaison between plan check applicant and City's plan check consultants;
- Coordinates the plan review process and activities with other City departments and outside agencies;
- Attends preliminary meetings with architects, engineers, developers, and contractors to discuss permit process and code concerns;
- Assists other City plan checkers and building inspectors on code applications;
- Provides in-house training of building division staff on code changes, applications, and interpretations;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in plan checking civil, structural, or building engineering designs is required.
Building Plans Examiner Certification by the International Code Council and California License as a Professional Civil Engineer or Architect are highly desirable.
Certification as a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is considered highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE
Architectural, structural, and civil engineering principles and practices; California Building Standards Code; construction practices, methods, and materials; advanced mathematics as applied to engineering plan check work; principles and practices of organization, administration, and supervision; office equipment, computers and applicable software; customer service techniques.
ABILITY TO
Review, interpret, and evaluate complex building plans, specifications, and calculations; make mathematical calculations rapidly and with accuracy; interpret and apply building codes and related ordinances and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in a courteous and helpful manner; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; utilize computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and databases; provide quality customer service.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid California Class C driver license and maintain an acceptable driving record. An acceptable driving record is one that has three (3) or fewer DMV points issued within the past five (5) years, and no more than one (1) DUI within the past ten (10) years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, sit, stand, use fingers and both hands repetitively, see small details, type or use 10-key, use a phone and distinguish shades/color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification work alone, inside, and directly in contact with the public.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at: www.ggcity.org/hr. The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 13, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
Online application packets must include:
- completed online employment application
- completed supplemental questionnaire
The job application must be completely filled out. A resume cannot substitute for the application or other required information. Be sure to detail any education, training or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate.
Your application will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of:
- Oral panel interview – tentatively scheduled for March 13, 2025
Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates.
CANDIDATES WILL ONLY RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL and should be diligent in checking both their email and spam mail.
TELECOMMUTING POLICY
Employees in this position may be eligible to telecommute on an ongoing, temporary, or part-time basis. Participation is at the discretion of the department director and is subject to the needs of the department and the City, as outlined in the City’s telecommuting policy.
NEPOTISM POLICY
The City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of a candidate's application. Please refer to Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
Per Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Salary : $8,220 - $12,143