SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER

Salary : $8,634.00 - $10,491.00 Monthly

Location : Riverside, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-7201-01

Department : Community Development

Division : CD-BUILDING & SAFETY

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

The Position

he City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the C ommunity and Economic Development Department The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and / or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general direction, the Senior Plans Examiner is to supervise and review plans for subdivision developments, multi-unit residential, and commercial / industrial building projects for compliance with established codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations; to provide information and assistance at the public counter to architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, the general public, and others; to supervise assigned personnel; and to perform related duties as required.

1st application review date : February 24, 2025

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Examine and review plans and specifications submitted for residential tracts, multi-unit residential, and commercial industrial buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
• Review plans and calculations to ensure appropriate use of materials and construction installations.
• Perform field inspections and assist field inspectors and other staff with complex or unusual requirements for residential and other structures.
• Prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of activities and procedures.
• Assist at the public counter in calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing general and technical information.
• Provide training to the Building & Safety Division staff.
• Answer questions from homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding the City's policies and procedures, related codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Coordinate with other City departments, divisions, and outside regulatory agencies.
• Perform preliminary design review and similar tasks as a Building & Safety representative on the Development Review Committee as needed.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned plan check and permit issuance staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Education : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in architecture, engineering, or a closely related field, OR ICC certification as a Plans Examiner.

Experience : Five years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with the applicable building codes for governmental agency including at least two years of experience in plan checking related to disabled access regulations.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of; or ability to obtain, an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner within 12 months of hire.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications :

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE : THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENT. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE : ( Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS : If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and / or medical / physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options :

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level I include s Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows :

For additional benefits information, please visit the following page :

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Instructions : The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and / or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

Please indicate how many years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with the applicable building codes for governmental agency you possess :

Do you possess two (2) years of experience in plan checking related to disabled access regulations.

Do you possess a valid class "C" California driver's license?

Do you possess an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner?

If you do not possess an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner, do you have the ability to obtain the certification within 12 months?

Do you possess a CASp Certification?

Certification : I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note : Employers and / or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

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