Plans Examiner (Senior Permit Technician)
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Orange County, NC - USA
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Job Summary
- CAREER DESCRIPTION
PLANS EXAMINER
(Senior Permit Technician)Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and futureSenior Permit Technicianpositions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.DEADLINE TO APPLY
OC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Wednesday November 4 2026 at 11:59 P.M. (PST)
OC Development Servicesis a service area within OC Public Works (OCPW) thatoversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the Countys unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing inspection services and management of zoning building and code regulations all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.Click here for more information on OC Development Services.Click here for more information on OCPW.
THE OPPORTUNITY
OCPW has an opening for a Plans Examiner (Senior Permit Technician) in OC Development Services/ Building & Safety. The Plans Examiner will be responsible for participating in permitting activities and may also serve as a lead to Permit Technicians or Permit Technician Trainees by organizing prioritizing assisting with training monitoring activities and ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Incumbents are required to possess an understanding of state laws municipal and County ordinances and zoning principles and practices governing construction and land use and are expected to act independently when interpreting rules regulations policies and procedures to the public and County employees.
Responsibilities and duties for this position may include but are not limited to the following:- Perform technical plan checking of residential commercial and industrial building plans and designs for overall code compliance which may include fire and life safety structural safety requirements including earthquake and wind load stress determination electrical energy accessibility plumbing and mechanical requirements
- Respond to inquiries from engineers architects designers and the public regarding the interpretation of technical code requirements including fire and life safety structural safety electrical energy accessibility plumbing and mechanical requirements as well as any specific County building standards
- Advise permit applicants engineers designers or architects whose plans are not in conformance with required codes and indicate where designs do not comply with code requirements and regulations
- Coordinate plan check activities with other County departments and outside agencies
- Evaluate construction plans for the issuance of permits and collection of applicable fees
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications aPermit Technician Certificate and/ or a Plans Examiner Certificate from theInternational Code Council (ICC)are highly desirable.
In addition the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the following competencies:
Technical knowledge Skills- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs and office equipment
- Interpreting maps building plans design plans specifications and working plans related to Planning and Land Use Applications and Permits
- Understanding and applying building codes zoning and land use rules and regulations and other State and County ordinances
- Regulatory practices rules and ordinances governing a buildings proper construction use occupancy safety and sanitation
- Strong customer service skills for internal and external customers
- Interacting with customers for prolonged periods of time at the permitting counter over the phone or via email (online portal)
- Exercising tact good judgment and patience in assisting the public
- Works well in a team environment
- Accurately and concisely exchanging information with others both orally and in writing
- Comprehending and interpreting technical material related to the job and catering the information appropriately to the receiving audience
- Asking questions listening for information responding to customers and entering data and notes into an automated permitting system
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please clickherefor details on the Senior Permit Technician classification including the physical mental environmental and working conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview SOI (Weighted 100%)
The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria.Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.
Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Countys needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhereto review the policy.- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and If your email address should change please update your profile at .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Rose Nguyen at or- EEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
