Plans Examiner

UPCOMING SALARY INCREASES:

2.5% Salary Increase effective January 2027

3.5% Salary Increase effective July 2027

3.25% Salary Increase effective July 2028

2.85% Salary Increase effective July 2029

PRIOR YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE VACATION ACCRUAL CREDIT:
Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa

Are you a building paraprofessional with experience in commercial and residential plan checking? Do you enjoy producing great work in the areas of building inspection, code compliance, and plan checking? Are you passionate about reviewing plans and determining compliance with building codes and safety standards?

The Community Resources and Development Department is seeking applicants for one (1) Plans Examiner opening in our Building Division. Our Building Division continuously provides professional recommendations to our community on construction plans for compliance with the latest California Building Code, city ordinances, and state and federal laws. The Plans Examiner works in collaboration with multiple team members in the Building Division including Permit Technicians, Senior Permit Technician, Building Inspectors, and Chief Building Official, as well as other City departments and divisions across the organization.

As a Plans Examiner, you will have the opportunity to be the go-to specialist in technical and administrative tasks related to processing plans concerning the construction of industrial, commercial and residential structures in Napa. It will be your responsibility to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations to support the safety and growth of the community. This position reviews and checks construction plans and related documents submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners for general conformity and compliance to requirements of applicable building and safety codes and related laws and ordinances.

You will also be responsible for determining submittal requirements for permit applications, assisting applicants in gaining compliance, performing field inspections, resolving disputes, and responding to counter, phone and written inquiries.

We are looking for a team player with strong communication and collaboration skills who excels at interpreting building/zoning regulations and working with a wide variety of customers. Experience working with Ener Gov permitting software and Blue Beam plan review software is highly desirable. Applicants who have experience with plan checking for a Building Division, or in a similar setting for a local government agency are encouraged to apply.

Special Requirements

Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certificate and a Building Inspector Certification are required within one year of hire.

• Technical Knowledge and Skill
  – Knowledge of principles and practices of building/plans examination and keeping up with current developments in building codes.
• Managing Relationships
  – Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
• Quality Orientation
  – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job.
• Decision Making – Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
• Coaching and Developing Others – Providing feedback, instruction,…