Building Plans Examiner

The City of San Ramon is recruiting for a Full-Time Building Plans Examiner.

Under general supervision reviews plans and specifications for compliance with codes and ordinances; meets and confers with applicants as well as assists in permit issuance at the permit services counter; reviews building plans and specifications for construction improvement repair and change of use; responds to inquiries from the public; and performs other duties as required.

Ideal Candidate will have

• Excellent customer service skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• A working knowledge of permitting processes and permit processing systems;
• A working knowledge using Bluebeam software to perform plan checks;
• A working knowledge of the California Business and Professions Code and California Contractors State Licenses laws related to permitting and construction;
• A working knowledge and extensive use of Title 24 California Building Codes;
• Knowledge and understanding of construction principals;
• A working knowledge of all occupancy and construction types; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Examines plans and specifications of commercial industrial public or other major developments to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances.
• Advises architects designers contractors and developers on code and design requirements.
• Assists building inspectors on difficult or unusual code requirements for major structures.
• Prepares and maintains records of plan checking procedures.
• Reviews plans for compliance with the Title 24 Energy Conservation and Disabled Access Regulations.
• Issues Permits and performs all functions necessary on the computer systems used by the Building Division.
• Answers inquiries from the public relating to the regulations for building and housing construction remodeling and repair including structural nonstructural plumbing mechanical electrical and zoning matters.
• Meets with the homeowners architects engineers and contractors and their representatives to explain the code requirements.
• Receives and resolves public complaints; provides information on departmental policies and functions.
• Maintains property record files permit files and retrieves information from the files for the public and for division personnel.
• Assists in the supervision and training of staff as necessary.
• Assists the inspectors in the field as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
Principles practices and methods of structural and building plan review; practices for documenting plan checking procedures correcting discrepancies and carrying through on court procedures; civil engineering principles techniques policies and procedures; construction methods materials tools and equipment used for complex residential commercial and industrial construction and principles of structural engineering; methods materials tools and safety practices of the building plumbing and electrical trades; applicable Federal State and local laws rules regulations ordinances and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility including building plumbing electrical mechanical life safety energy and related codes; legal processes and considerations involved in prosecuting violations of the building codes and ordinances; modern office practices methods and computer equipment and applications related to the work; English usage grammar spelling vocabulary and punctuation; techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies community groups various business professional educational and regulatory organizations and with property owners developers contractors and the public; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff.

Ability to:
Read and interpret building plans specifications and codes; examine and correct building plans calculations and specifications in a rapid uniform and accurate manner; analyze evaluate and solve or recommend effective solutions to building and code problems; interpret apply explain and ensure compliance with applicable Federal State and local laws rules regulations policies and procedures; provide clarification and guidance regarding the application of codes regulations and ordinances; evaluate legal violations and take appropriate action; make structural calculations necessary to determine the adherence of structural plans to code requirements; prepare clear and concise reports correspondence and other written materials; establish and maintain accurate logs records and basic written records of work performed; make sound independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines; organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work set priorities and meet critical time deadlines; operate office equipment and computer applications related to the work; use English effectively to communicate in person over the telephone and in writing; use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy procedural and legal guidelines; and establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or structural engineering architecture or a related field.

AND

Experience
One (1) year of professional level experience as an engineer or architect in performing plan checking of complex commercial or industrial structures and/or the enforcement of building codes for a public agency.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Drivers License by time of appointment. A valid California Drivers License is not a requirement for this position. However persons hired into this class who intend to drive their personal vehicle and/or a City vehicle as part of their job duties will be required to possess a valid California Drivers License; alternatively persons hired into this class could use alternative means of transportation as part of their job duties.
• Certification as a Building Plans Examiner from the International Conference of Building Officials or the International Code Council within one year of appointment.

• Possession or ability to obtain California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification.

Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application.