Plan Checker II

Salary : $6,824.00 - $8,766.00 Monthly

Location : Salinas Permit Center, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24-00584

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2024

The City of Salinas invites qualified candidates to apply for Plan Checker II. This position performs plans examination to ensure compliance with the California Building Standards Codes, Referenced Standards, and City ordinances.

This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time, apply today!

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible to receive certification pay of 2.5% for each additional job-related certification, not required for the position and contingent upon Department Director approval, for a maximum of 7.5%. Click here for a full description of benefits.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS : All applicants must provide proof of the required education and certification as a Residential Plans Examiner (R3) by the ICC or equivalent certification at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department. Applicants with foreign degrees / transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received.

Distinguishing Characteristics : This is the experienced, journey-level class in the Plan Checker series. It is distinguished from the level I by the ability to perform the more complex building plans examination work and projects.

Supervision Received and Exercised : Receives general supervision from the Senior Plan Check Engineer. Exercises no supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Processes plan reviews and responds to a wide variety of requests for information and related inquiries, which includes questions at the counter
• Reviews residential and less complex commercial construction / building plans, specifications, and subdivision plot plans for compliance with established California Building Standards Codes, Referenced Standards and City Ordinances
• Assists departmental permit and plan review processing with other departments and appropriate agencies
• Maintains appropriate plans s and supporting documents for record retention
• Prepares and presents effective oral and written reports
• Confers with builders, engineers, contractors, architects, and the public concerning site improvement construction / building codes and permit requirements
• Conducts field verifications
• Reviews commercial industrial building plans and the more complex projects and systems
• Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace
• Performs related duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience :

High school diploma / GED and four years of experience in building plan review or design

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Architecture and two years of experience in building plan review or design.

Licenses and Certifications : A valid State of California Driver's License. Possession of certification as a Residential Plans Examiner (R3) by the ICC or other equivalent certification and obtain certification as a Building Plans Examiner (B3) by the ICC within one year of date of hire. Certificates must be kept current during course of employment.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computers, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read visual display terminals, fine print and blueprints, distinguish colors; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push / pull, squat, twist, turn, to walk on uneven surfaces, through trenches and stairs, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift a full set of plans weighing up to 30 lbs.; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk or standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing / pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal. Visit construction job sites. Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, ability to drive am automobile.

Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

For questions, please contact Patricia Pealoza, Human Resources Manager, at (831) 758-7416 or

Veteran's Preference : A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Selection Process : Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and / or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.Finalist interview / assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and / or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

Salary Steps : The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)

For a complete listing of benefits, please click to visit the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for this position.

Salary : $6,824 - $8,766