Plans Examiner - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
The County of Riverside's Department of Building and Safety has two opportunities for a Plans Examiner I/II/III/IV positions that will be assigned to the Plan Check Division located in Riverside.
The Plans Examiner I/II/III/IV will be responsible for reviewing construction plans presented by contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners to ensure compliance of building codes and local ordinances pertaining to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural work to be performed. The incumbent will assist field inspectors regarding discrepancies between approved plans and work performed on the jobsite and will explain technical problems in everyday terms; read and interpret engineering, architectural, and construction drawings and diagrams. Additionally, the Plans examiner will prepare clear and concise written plans review comments to specify information, requirements, and calculations that are necessary to prepare an approval plan and review commercial, industrial and residential plans for compliance with accepted regulations, standards, and procedures.
The Department desires candidates that can work with the public and provide over the counter plan check services; have experience using an engineering software. The most competitive candidates will be seasoned engineers with broad structural engineering experience and exposure providing corrections and recommendations to the public, developers, and contractors. Candidates in possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certification are highly desired.
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The Plans Examiner I/II/III classification(s) is a natural progression series. Incumbents are eligible to promote to next level in the series without a competitive recruitment upon successful completion of their probationary period, a satisfactory performance evaluation, acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to progress, and meeting any additional qualification requirements. This non-competitive growth promotion occurs at the department's initiation.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Building and Safety is dedicated to providing the citizens of Riverside County with courteous, efficient and cost effective services with the goal of improving the quality of life and orderly economic development by the provision and management of grading, building inspection and code enforcement within the integrated Transportation and Land Management Agency activities.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
PLANS EXAMINER I
• Assists in the review of proposed buildings and structures to be built, altered, moved, rehabilitated, or abated for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility, mobile homes, environmental codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Conduct initial and follow-up reviews for environmental enforcement, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, habitat conservation, and/or building code violations.
• Provides technical assistance to and review of field situations with building inspectors.
• Assists in examining plans and specifications of residential structures to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Assists in determining the classification and occupancy groups of structures; assists in determining the type of construction allowable floor, area and height.
• Assists in clarifying and interpreting codes and regulations to developers, contractors, the general
public, and to building department staff.
• Keeps logs and records of plans examined.
• May prepare reports and correspondence; attends continuing education classes as required.
• Assists at the public counter, accepts building plan applications for review, issues building permits, inputs and retrieves data from the permit tracking software program.
PLANS EXAMINER II • Performs the review of proposed buildings and structures to be built, altered, moved, rehabilitated, or abated for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, grading, accessibility, mobile homes, environmental codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Conduct initial and follow-up reviews for environmental enforcement, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, habitat conservation, grading plans and/or code violations.
• Provides technical assistance to and review of difficult field situations with building inspectors.
• Examines plans and specifications of residential commercial and industrial structures to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Determines the classification and occupancy groups of structures; determines the type of construction allowable for floor, area and height.
• Clarifies and interprets codes and regulations to developers, contractors, the general public, and to building department staff.
• Prepares reports and correspondence; assists in training new employees; attends continuing education classes as required.
• Assists at the public counter, accepts building plan applications for review, issues building permits, inputs and retrieves data from the permit tracking software program.
PLANS EXAMINER III • Performs the review of proposed buildings and structures to be built, altered, moved, rehabilitated, or abated for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, grading, accessibility, mobile homes, environmental codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Conduct initial and follow-up reviews to environmental enforcement, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, habitat conservation, grading plans and/or code violations.
• Provides technical assistance to and review of difficult field situations with building inspectors.
• Examines plans and specifications of residential commercial and industrial structures to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Determines the classification and occupancy groups of structures; determines the type of construction allowable floor, area and height.
• Clarifies and interprets codes and regulations to developers, contractors, the general public, and to building department staff.
• Prepares reports and correspondence; assists in training new employees; attends continuing education classes as required.
• Assists at the public counter, accepts building plan applications for review, issues building permits, inputs and retrieves data from the permit tracking software program.
PLANS EXAMINER IV
• Performs the review of proposed buildings and structures to be built, altered, moved, rehabilitated, or abated for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, grading, accessibility, mobile home, and environmental codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Conduct initial and follow-up reviews to environmental enforcement, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, and habitat conservation, and grading inspections and/or code violations.
• Provides technical assistance to and reviews difficult field situations with building inspectors.
• Examines plans and specifications of residential commercial and industrial structures to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Determines the classification and occupancy groups of structures; determines the type of construction allowable floor, area and height.
• Clarifies and interprets codes and regulations to developers, contractors, the general public, and to building department staff.
• Prepares reports and correspondence; assists in training new employees; attends continuing education classes as required.
• Assists at the public counter, accepts building plan applications for review, issues building permits, inputs and retrieves data from the permit tracking software program.
• Assists and advises permit applicants with engineering and related problem.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PLANS EXAMINER I ($33.36-$49.66/hourly)
OPTION I
Certificate: Possession of a State of California Plans Examiner Certificate; certification in plan check, plan check examiner or a related specialization from a recognized state, national or international code development association is required.
OPTION II
Experience: Four years of building inspection, grading inspection, plans examining, civil engineering, or architecture or environmental enforcement experience and/or related college level education which would have provided the required knowledge and abilities. (Journey level experience in trades or professions directly associated with structural aspects of building construction may be substituted for up to two years of the required education/experience on the basis of one year of trades experience equaling six months of qualifying education/experience.
Education: Course work directly related to the knowledge's and abilities listed above may be substituted for up to two years of experience on the basis of 45 quarter units/30 semester units equal to one year.
Both Options Knowledge of: Plan check procedures and methods; principles and techniques of building construction and maintenance; the principles of environmental enforcement inspection procedures and methods; state and local codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to building and construction trades; permit tracking, labor entry and word processing software programs.
Both Options Ability to: Perform generalized building, environmental plan review; accurately check building plans and specifications; analyze, interpret, and accurately review water quality permits and best management practices; maintain cooperative working relations with others; prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, written correspondence and documentation; deal tactfully and effectively with developers, contractors and the general public; make accurate data entries and use automated plan checks and time labor information using a personal computer.
PLANS EXAMINER II ($31.40-$47.52/hourly)
OPTION IEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field. Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education.
OPTION II
Certification in plans examining or a related specialization from a recognized state, national or international code development association.
Experience: One year of building plan check, civil engineering, architecture or environmental enforcement experience equivalent to Plans Examiner I.
Both Options Knowledge of: plan check procedures and methods; principles and techniques of building construction and maintenance; the principles of environmental enforcement, inspection, procedures, and methods; state and local codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to building and construction trades; permit tracking, labor entry and word processing software programs.
Both Options Ability to: Perform specialized building, grading, environmental plan review; accurately check building plans and specifications; analyze, interpret, and accurately review water quality permits and best management practices; maintain cooperative working relations with others; prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, written correspondence and documentation; deal tactfully and effectively with developers, contractors and the general public; make accurate data entries and use automated plan checks and time and labor information using a personal computer.
PLANS EXAMINER III ($35.70 - $53.15/hourly)
Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
Certificate : Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Certification in plans examining or a related specialization from a recognized state, national or international code development association.
Experience : One year of building plan check, civil engineering or architecture experience equivalent to Plans Examiner II.
Knowledge of : plan check procedures and methods; principles and techniques of building construction and maintenance; the principles of environmental enforcement inspection procedures and methods; state and local codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to building and construction trades; permit tracking, labor entry and word processing software programs.
Ability to : Perform complex building review; accurately check building plans and specifications; maintain cooperative working relations with others; prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, written correspondence and documentation; deal tactfully and effectively with developers, contractors and the general public; make accurate data entries and use automated plan checks and time labor information using a personal computer.
PLANS EXAMINER IV ($37.00-$56.06/hourly)
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Structural or Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers required.
Experience: One year of building plan check, civil engineering, architecture or environmental enforcement experience equivalent to Plans Examiner III.
Knowledge of: Plan check procedures and methods; principles and techniques of building construction and maintenance; the principles of environmental enforcement procedures and methods; state and local codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to building and construction trades; permit tracking, spreadsheet and word processing software programs; fundamentals of Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, structural or civil engineering; mathematics and physics as applied to engineering; construction survey, stress analysis, hydraulic design, topographic mapping, analytical mechanics, and strength, properties, and uses of construction materials; accepted practices of building codes, grading and structural plan review and approval; general methods and procedures of describing real property.
Ability to: Perform complex, difficult and specialized building, grading and environmental reviews; accurately check building plans and specifications; analyze, interpret, and accurately review water quality permits and best management practices; maintain cooperative working relations with others; prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, written correspondence and documentation; deal tactfully and effectively with developers, contractors and the general public; make accurate data entries and use automated plan checks and time labor information using a personal computer; directly work with subordinate engineering personnel; make difficult mathematical computations and keep neat and accurate office notes; review and approve grading and structural plans; prepare technical reports; maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
ALL OPTIONSPhysical Requirements:The Plans Examiner I/II/III/IV will be required to lift plan documents weighing up to 5 pounds and will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance.
License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at time of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Ebelyn Skinner at eskinner@rivco.org.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
