Plans Examiner

About the role

The Plans Examiner position is a full-time position in the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department. Working under the direction of the Building Official, this position is primarily office work with occasional field work as needed. The Building and Safety Division is responsible for implementing and enforcing local, State, and Federal building and environmental codes, and other related code requirements. The Division enforces the City of Monterey's local building, fire, accessibility, and energy codes by providing plan checking, permit issuance, and inspection services. These services include processing applications, records management, and compliance inspections. The Division has a high customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Review, check and approve building construction plans to verify compliance with all applicable State and City building codes.
• Calculate building valuations and permit fees.
• Issue building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits.
• Coordinate with and route plans to various City and outside agency departments.
• Answer the telephone and other public inquiries regarding building and plan check questions.
• Perform regular public counter functions and meet with interested individuals to discuss and review plans and related questions.
• Conduct inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions.
• Prepare written reports and miscellaneous correspondence.
• Inspect the construction or alteration of buildings and structures for compliance with applicable State building codes and City ordinances, primarily as a backup to the full-time inspectors.
• Inspect construction sites for compliance with State and City storm water protection regulations.
• May act for the building Official in their absence, as assigned.
• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion from high school or GED equivalent.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in a related field is desirable.
• Four (4) years of responsible experience in plans examining, architecture, engineering and/or building inspection fields.
• Must possess a valid certification from the International Code Council (ICC) in one or more of the plans examiner categories. Commercial certification is highly desirable. A CASp or QSP/QSD certification is desired but not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Building codes, plan checking principles and building inspection.
• Skills in reading and interpreting building plans and specifications and enforcing their application in building construction.
• Working at a centralized public counter and work with a diverse group of people.
• Using computer hardware, software, and tablets for an automated permitting and inspection system.
• Preparing clear written reports and correspondence.
• Dealing effectively with and secure the cooperation of persons within the building trades.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of storm water protection regulations.

Benefits

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.