Plans Examiner

Description The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:
Plans Examiner VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE The Department The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:
* Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
* Preserving open space
* Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
* Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services. First Review of Applications The first review of applications is April 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box. Selection Process The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Reasonable Accommodation Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling  or emailing human resources. Contact Us For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: human resources.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. _______________________________________________________________________________ Plans Examiner Class Specification Under direction, to perform independent construction plan examinations concerning non-structural construction or alteration of industrial, commercial and residential buildings to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations; and performs other related work as required. Class Characteristics This is a journey level classification reporting to the Plan Check / Permit Center Manager.

Incumbents perform work in all areas of non-structural building plan review for compliance with applicable City Municipal Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building Code, Mechanical Code, Disabled Access Standards, and California Energy Standards; performs highly technical plan checking including all types of construction and occupancies; performs field inspections as required; uses considerable independent judgment in performing daily duties.

This class is distinguished from Plan Check Engineer in that the latter has responsibility to perform the most complex review work, including structural and seismic analysis requiring a certificate to practice as a registered civil or structural engineer in the State of California. Essential Functions
* Checks plans, specifications and calculations on construction documents submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners for compliance with non-structural design, zoning, energy and disabled access and general conformity to applicable ordinances, laws and state building standards and codes.
* Conducts independent analysis when required to evaluate the adequacy and safety of questionable designs.
* Answers questions and gives instructions to architects, engineers, contractors and owners regarding building requirements, application of various codes and requirements to achieve compliance with applicable standards.
* Makes field inspections as required or assigned.
* Advises Building staff on building related problems arising in the field during construction.
* Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to construction problems and building code enforcement. Marginal Functions
* Keeps informed of new building construction methods, materials and requirements.
* Issues permits after plan review approval.
* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of pertinent codes, laws and regulations governing building construction; building construction practices and procedures; plan checking techniques and annotation symbols; and elements of supervision. Skill in:
Reading and interpreting building plans, specifications and codes; examine and correct building plans, calculations and…