Senior Plans Examiner

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Principles of civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering; building construction codes, ordinances and enforcement requirements related to structural, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and related installations; State and Federal regulations related to building construction, accessibility, and energy requirements; Principles and techniques of building inspection work.
• Ability To Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with persons of diverse backgrounds.

Education And Experience

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, building inspection technology or related field.
• Experience: Five years’ experience in the design or review of building construction plans or four years’ experience performing plan checking duties for a public agency. Supervisory experience is desirable.

Licenses And Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver License.
• Legacy ICC certification as a combination building inspector, or a minimum of one certification in each trade (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical).
• ICC certification as a Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner within one year from date of hire.
• CASP Certification is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Environmental Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field. The City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: City of Chico - Employee Benefits.

Application Instructions

All applications must include a resume. Failure to attach a resume to your application will result in denial of application.

Background Questions

• How many years of professional-level experience do you have in the design and review of building construction plans?
• How many years of professional-level experience do you have performing plan checking duties for a public agency?
• Do you have equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, building inspection technology, or a related field?
• Do you possess Legacy ICC Certification as a Combination Building Inspector, or a minimum of one certification in each trade (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)?
• Do you possess ICC certification as a Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner? (Required within 1 year of hire.)
• Do you possess CASp Certification?
• Please briefly explain roles you have held in a supervisory capacity.