Plan Checker​/Inspector

Effective the start of the pay period that includes April 28, 2027, employees will receive a four percent (4.0%) across the board pay range increase. Additional four percent (4.0%) increase on April 2028, April 2029.

The current vacancy is in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.

Under general supervision, conducts reviews of residential and commercial/industrial plans for compliance with federal, state, and local standards. Assists in the enforcement of applicable codes and legal mandates and provides relevant information to the public.

Plan Checker/Inspector is one‑position class found in the Building and Safety Division of the Development Services Department and in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.

The position reviews residential and commercial building plans and reports and provides corrections and constructive suggestions for compliance with federal, state and local mandates to meet City standards.

The position in the Engineering Division would have the opportunity to work with water supply, wastewater collection, drainage, traffic, GIS, CAD, and capital improvement programs.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities for successful performance in the position is qualifying. A typical combination is:

• Interacts and assists the public and other staff at the Public Works Counter and over the telephone, in resolving design, permitting and construction challenges;
• Assists in the review of plan submittals and resolution of challenging engineering and design issues;
• Reviews residential and commercial plan submissions for compliance with grading requirements and water quality regulations relative to runoff flow rate, volume and water quality protection;
• Maintains records and conduct water quality inspections or investigations at construction, commercial, and industrial sites with the goal of eliminating the discharge of contaminated runoff;
• Assists as needed with Public Works permitted encroachment and construction inspections;
• Issues notices, letters, and reports to support permit requirements or document violations;
• Collects storm, runoff, or waste water samples for laboratory analysis; and
• Interacts with the public and contractors in a professionally, even during difficult inspections and investigations.
• Inspects contractors and utility agencies in the field for proper work area safety, traffic control, back filling and pavement restoration.

High School graduation or equivalent.

Associate of Science Degree in engineering, information technology, or mathematics is preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years increasingly responsible experience, including two (2) years experience preparing or performing review of plans or construction drawings, building or public works inspections, or closely related experience, preferably in a municipal government environment.

Principles, methods, materials, equipment and hazards of field construction; collection of evidence and information necessary to support enforcement efforts; building and zoning and electrical codes; planning regulations and ordinances or engineering rules and regulations; and permit processing and fee structures.

Understand, interpret, comprehend and analyze plans, reports and specifications to effectively identify and correct defects and deficiencies of residential, industrial and commercial site construction plans; understand operations; read and interpret rules, regulations, and ordinances; apply engineering principles, rules and regulations to permit issuance procedures; perform basic mathematical computations; maintain accurate files and records; understand and follow verbal and written directions; interact with contractors in inspection and enforcement situations requiring diplomacy and tact;

communicate effectively both orally and in writing; operate a personal computer using Microsoft applications; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships during the performance of your duties; work with a minimum of supervision; construction…