What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plan Checker II position at City of Salinas?
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.
- 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
Knowledge of:
- Conventional construction for residential construction, remodels, and additions; including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing and all other applicable adopted codes and constructions practices
- Principles and practices of record keeping
- Construction for residential and commercial development, including adopted codes and construction practices
Ability to:
- Learn and utilize new computer programs and applications
- Exhibit sound judgment when reading and interpreting code requirements
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies with regard to improvements applicable to all private development
- Read, interpret, and review construction/building plans
- Suggest alternate forms of compliance with codes & ordinances
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Remain calm in stressful situations
- Understand and evaluate basic engineering design
Education and Experience:
High school diploma/GED and four years of experience in building plan review or design
Or
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.
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 Peñaloza, Human Resources Manager, at (831) 758-7416 or patricia.penaloza@ci.salinas.ca.us
Salary : $6,824 - $8,766
