Plans Examiner II - Electrical

Plans Examiner II – Electrical

City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department seeks a customer‑savvy Plans Examiner II – Electrical to conduct electrical plan checks. The examiner will perform professional and technical plan checking of residential, multiple dwelling, industrial and commercial building plans for conformity with building and safety codes and related regulations, and perform related plan checking tasks. Candidates must have professional journey‑level experience in plan review and/or inspections of buildings and systems for compliance with the California Electrical Code and standards, supplemented by college‑level coursework in engineering, construction management or a related field.

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. Ideal candidates will possess electrical plan check experience from a municipal planning agency.

In this role, the successful candidate will be an integral member of the Building Division team as we continue to work hand‑in‑hand with OC Vibe on the $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 to work in.

The Plans Examiner II will need to be creative in reviewing and approving unique and thoughtfully designed projects.

• 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, which may include 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.
• 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.
• Accurately input work and records into computerized system(s) for tracking and reporting.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Professional journey‑level experience in plan review and/or inspection of buildings and systems for compliance with the California Electrical Code and standards, supplemented by college‑level coursework in engineering, construction management or a related field; a Bachelor's degree is desirable.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical design and construction; building construction and design practices; fire‑rated construction; advanced methods and materials; complex federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including California building safety codes and applicable local regulations and ordinances; and customer service principles and practices.
• Ability to review and check complex plans and specifications for buildings and construction and determine compliance with codes and regulations; interpret code requirements and respond to technical questions; provide lists of areas and elements that require modification of plans to ensure compliance; resolve plan review issues with property owners, contractors,…