Plan Check Professional

About the role

The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for a Plan Check Professional. The role involves performing independent building plan examinations concerning structural construction or alteration of industrial, commercial, residential and public assembly structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Examines plans, specifications and calculations on building plans submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners for compliance with design, zoning, grading, soil reports, energy and disabled access and general conformity to applicable ordinances, laws and state building standards and codes.
• Examines plans to determine loading on roofs, walls and floors, size and spacing of beams, rafters and joists, amount and size of reinforcing in concrete members, type of structural connections, and adequacy of design to meet earthquake, wind, material stress and Title 24 requirements.
• Advises professional engineers, architects, and others concerning code requirements and planning concerns arising in the preliminary design of buildings and structures.
• Conducts independent analysis when required to evaluate the adequacy and safety of questionable designs.
• Answers questions and gives instructions to architects, engineers, contractors and owners regarding building requirements, application of various codes and requirements to achieve compliance standards.
• Makes field inspections as required or assigned.
• Assists with the training and supervision of office personnel and plan checking activities.
• Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to engineering problems and building code enforcement.
• Keeps informed of new building construction methods, materials and requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of structural engineering including the strength, properties and uses of materials in building construction; pertinent codes, laws and regulations governing building construction; building construction practices and procedures; plan checking techniques and annotation symbols; and elements of supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, specifications and codes; examine and correct building plans, calculations and specifications in a rapid, uniform and accurate manner; make structural calculations necessary to determine the adherence of structural plans to code requirements; coordinate the flow of assigned work and follow through in a timely manner; express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; maintain records and prepare reports; supervise, train and review the work of subordinates or other professionals; and deal tactfully and effectively with those encountered in the course of work.

Qualifications

• A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be: graduation from an accredited college with a degree in structural, architectural or civil engineering with desired course work in properties of building materials, engineering mathematics, and stress and force analysis in wood, concrete and steel frame structures; and three years of experience performing structural, architectural, or civil engineering building design, review or inspection work related to building code compliance.
• A Master's degree in engineering or architecture may substitute for one year of work experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of structural engineering including the strength, properties and uses of materials in building construction; pertinent codes, laws and regulations governing building construction; building construction practices and procedures; plan checking techniques and annotation symbols; and elements of supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, specifications and codes; examine and correct building plans, calculations and specifications in a rapid, uniform and accurate manner; make structural calculations necessary to determine the adherence of structural plans to code requirements; coordinate the flow of assigned work and follow through in a timely manner; express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; maintain records and prepare reports; supervise, train and review the work of subordinates or other professionals; and deal tactfully and effectively with those encountered in the course of work.

Benefits

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance. To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.