Senior Plan Checker
SENIOR PLAN CHECKER
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OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$6,165.18 - $6,480.56 - $6,812.89 - $7,162.18 - $7,528.43 - $7,915.02
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBD (Candidates must appear in person for the examination)
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees' Association.
This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list or a combination of both. These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Under general supervision, performs skilled work involving the review and examination of building construction, improvement and repair plans and specifications for compliance with applicable building and health and safety codes and regulations; performs related work as assigned. - CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
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Senior Plan Checker is part of a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any level, provided that they possess the required education, certification, and experience and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. This deep class series is distinguished from Supervising Plan Checker/Structural Engineer in that the latter is a professional engineer or licensed architect and has first-line supervisory responsibility for the plan checking function.
This is the advanced specialist class in the Plan Checker series, with incumbents performing plan checking on more complex projects including major commercial and industrial developments. Assignments are varied and allow for the exercise of considerable judgment and independence in the performance of plan check work. - PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
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- Reviews and examines construction documents for residential, commercial and industrial building construction and alterations; ensures that plans, structural calculations and specifications comply with building and related codes and regulations.
- Confers with homeowners, builders, engineers and architects to give information and interpret building codes and regulations; recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Reviews corrected plans for conformity with requirements; calculates fees to be assessed for projects and submits documentation for permit issuance, may issue building permits.
- Maintains records of assigned permit applications, incoming plans, applications processed, and permits issued.
- Receives residential and commercial permit applications and plans and routes to appropriate divisions and/or departments; enters plan check data into computer database; updates and generates required printed reports.
- Makes on-site construction inspections to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
- Initiates appropriate action to enforce code compliance.
- Prepares correspondence to architects, engineers and contractors relating to the correction of plans and engineering detail.
- Advises building inspectors on structural and other building related problems arising in the field during construction.
- Coordinates construction planning documents review and processing with other City departments.
- Monitors changes and new legislation pertaining to assigned work; investigates new materials and substitute materials and new methods of structural design and recommends appropriate changes in the building codes and regulations.
- Participates in setting work priorities, coordinating and scheduling own assignments and establishing goals and objectives for assigned activity.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education/Experience
Possession of an Associate of Arts degree in pre-engineering, construction technology or a closely related field AND four (4) years of experience (two (2) years of experience in checking a variety of building plans and drawings at a level equivalent to the City of Stockton Plan Checker I AND two (2) years of experience in a position equivalent to the City of Stockton Plan Checker II, in which incumbent has demonstrated competence in reviewing a variety of complex building and life safety systems.)
Other Requirements:- Must possess a valid California driver's license.
- Must possess certification from the International Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.) as a Certified Plans Examiner within two (2) years of appointment as a condition of continued employment. (California Health and Safety Code, 18949.28)
- Techniques, materials and practices in the structural, plumbing and electrical construction fields;
- Residential, commercial and industrial construction materials, methods and equipment;
- Applicable codes and ordinances governing housing and building construction, rehabilitation, alteration, use and occupancy; and
- Appropriate safety and fire prevention construction and building methods.
- Performing detailed analysis and examination of building and construction designs, specifications and plans;
- Applying basic engineering and architectural principles and techniques to the solution of complex residential, commercial and industrial construction problems and objectives;
- Organizing work, setting priorities and exercising sound, independent judgment with established guidelines;
- Dealing tactfully and effectively with City staff, other agencies, homeowners, builders, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and others;
- Preparing clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials; and
- Analyzing and evaluating complex building plans, data and reports and reaching sound conclusions.
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include oral and/or written test(s) or evaluation of training and experience weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time and, if same, then arranged alphabetically.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM (DO NOT STATE 'REFER TO RESUME' ON YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE AND/OR FALSIFIED APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FASCIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.
The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
Notes:- After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.
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In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
This position is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FPPC website, www.fppc.ca.gov, for more information.