Senior Plans Examiner
Apply NowCompany: City of Pasadena, CA
Location: Pasadena, CA 91104
Description:
Salary : $110,670.00 - $138,337.00 Annually
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number: 25-138
Department: Planning & Community Development
Division: Building & Safety
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Pasadena Planning & Community Development department is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced Senior Plans Examiner in the Building & Safety Division. Reporting to the Principal Plans Examiner, the Senior Plans Examiner reviews building plans, structural calculations, and specifications for compliance with established building codes and other applicable laws and ordinances. In addition, prepares comprehensive plan review reports and assists at the permit counter. Candidates registered as a Professional Civil or Structural Engineer in the State of California will be deemed most qualified.
The Building & Safety Division provides plan review and construction inspection services to enforce minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures. to learn more about our Planning & Community Development Department.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will be a fundamental part of the Building and Safety team must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, they are results-focused with the ability to make difficult decisions and maintain a depending workload.
Please note: this recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by April 17, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!
Essential Functions
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The major responsibilities for this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description
Qualification Guidelines
JOB COMPETENCIES
The following list presents some of the core competencies for this position:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, an interview panel, a department-level interview.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Community Development Department.
The resulting eligibility from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record; possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner is required.
Possession of a California Engineer or Architect license desired.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
The City is closed on alternate Fridays and most staff observe a 9/80 work schedule.
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To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please enter your initials to reflect that you have read and understood this statement:
02
Do you possess a current valid I.C.C. certification/s?
03
Based on the previous question, please list the I.C.C. certification/s: (If none, please enter 'not applicable')
04
Select the option that best describes the years of experience you have in reviewing complex building plans for residential and nonresidential buildings?
05
Please indicate your highest level of education:
06
Are you a Registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California?
07
Are you a Registered Structural Engineer with the State of California?
08
Do you possess an Architect license?
Required Question
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number: 25-138
Department: Planning & Community Development
Division: Building & Safety
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Pasadena Planning & Community Development department is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced Senior Plans Examiner in the Building & Safety Division. Reporting to the Principal Plans Examiner, the Senior Plans Examiner reviews building plans, structural calculations, and specifications for compliance with established building codes and other applicable laws and ordinances. In addition, prepares comprehensive plan review reports and assists at the permit counter. Candidates registered as a Professional Civil or Structural Engineer in the State of California will be deemed most qualified.
The Building & Safety Division provides plan review and construction inspection services to enforce minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures. to learn more about our Planning & Community Development Department.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will be a fundamental part of the Building and Safety team must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, they are results-focused with the ability to make difficult decisions and maintain a depending workload.
Please note: this recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by April 17, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!
Essential Functions
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The major responsibilities for this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description
- Reviews complex building plans for residential and non-residential buildings primarily for architectural, accessibility, structural, energy, CALGreen, grading and drainage, excavation and shoring; and generally, for electrical, mechanical, plumbing;
- Reviews engineering calculations and specifications for compliance with established building codes and other related county, state, and federal laws and applicable ordinances;
- Prepares comprehensive plan review reports;
- Consults with engineers, architects, contractors, or the public to discuss compliance with plans and required changes;
- Performs field inspections in assistance to other work unit inspectors or upon request of the Building Official;
- Interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures;
- Creates and maintains data relating to current work assignments using permitting software;
- Use of computers in review of electronic plans and provide comments using plan check software programs;
- Assists in researching and developing code changes or procedures to enhance customer service;
- Makes corrections of deficiencies where required and develops alternative methods to comply with those requirements and restrictions;
- Performs first response emergency safety assessments during and after disaster events;
- Participates in external professional organizations, commissions, or focus groups upon approval or request of the Building Official and performs related work as assigned.
Qualification Guidelines
JOB COMPETENCIES
The following list presents some of the core competencies for this position:
- Action & Results Focus - Takes initiative and responsibility and focuses on accomplishment.
- Relationship Building - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.
- Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job, being a continued learner.
- Decision Making - Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
- Handling Conflict - Has conflict resolution skills/ chooses the best resolution to solve problems.
- Self-Management - Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue and writing.
- Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or architecture is required.
- Two years of experience in structural design, architecture, or plan checking is required.
- Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner is required.
Desirable Qualifications: - Public agency experience is desired.
- California Civil Engineer and/or Architect license is highly desired.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, an interview panel, a department-level interview.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Community Development Department.
The resulting eligibility from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record; possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner is required.
Possession of a California Engineer or Architect license desired.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
The City is closed on alternate Fridays and most staff observe a 9/80 work schedule.
01
To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please enter your initials to reflect that you have read and understood this statement:
02
Do you possess a current valid I.C.C. certification/s?
- Yes
- No
03
Based on the previous question, please list the I.C.C. certification/s: (If none, please enter 'not applicable')
04
Select the option that best describes the years of experience you have in reviewing complex building plans for residential and nonresidential buildings?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 years and above
05
Please indicate your highest level of education:
- Less than High School; No GED
- High School Graduation or Equivalent
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Some Graduation School
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
06
Are you a Registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you a Registered Structural Engineer with the State of California?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you possess an Architect license?
- Yes
- No
Required Question