Plans Examiner II

The City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department seeks a highly qualified and customer savvy Plans Examiner II to conduct architectural and structural plan checks. The Plans Examiner II will perform professional and technical plan checking of residential, multiple dwelling, industrial and commercial building plans for structural soundness and conformity with pertinent building and safety ordinances and related regulations; and to perform a variety of plan checking tasks.

Candidates must have professional journey level experience in all California building safety codes and standards, supplemented by college level coursework in engineering, construction management. Possession of a Plans Examiner Certificate from any national or regional agency is required within twelve (12) months of appointment and is a condition of continued employment in this classification.

While our Plans Examiners review all scopes of work as noted above, ideal candidates will possess architectural and structural plan check experience from a municipal planning agency. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Building Division team as we continue to work hand and hand with OC Vibe on their $4 Billion Entertainment and Housing Development and partner with the Disneyland Resort on in-park capital improvement projects and the upcoming Disneyland Forward development.

Anaheim is an exciting, challenging, and forward‑thinking City in which to work, and the Plans Examiner II will need to be creative in reviewing and approving unique and thoughtfully designed projects.

This is the full journey level class within the Plans Examiner series. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and have prior journey‑level experience.

• Perform technical plan checking of residential, commercial and industrial building plans and designs for overall code compliance, including fire and life safety, structural safety requirements (earthquake and wind load stress determination), energy, and accessibility requirements.
• Respond to inquiries from engineers, architects, designers and the public regarding the interpretation of technical code requirements.
• 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.
• Conduct field inspections as required; advise Building Division personnel and other City staff regarding structural, energy, accessibility issues and code interpretations.
• Coordinate plan check activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Evaluate construction plans for the issuance of permits and collection of applicable fees.
• Research records and files for public dissemination and plan review data collection; develop written reports and generate correspondence as required.
• Accurately input work and records into computerized system(s) for tracking and reporting of records and work.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Professional journey level experience in all California building safety codes and standards, supplemented by college level coursework in engineering, construction management or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree is desirable.

• Principles and practices of disabled access, life safety, structural engineering; building construction and design practices, fire-rated construction, methods and materials at an advanced level.
• Complex pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including the California building safety codes and any applicable local regulations and ordinances.
• Customer service principles and practices.

• Review and check the more complex plans and specifications for buildings and construction and determine compliance of plans with codes and regulations.
• Interpret code requirements and respond to technical questions.
• Provide lists of areas and elements that require…