Senior Plans Examiner - Temporary​/Extra-

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Plans Examiner (Temporary/Extra-Help)
* to fill multiple part-time/temporary extra-help positions in the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development Department.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

* CalPERS retired annuitants will be considered for this position contingent upon meeting the minimum qualifications. Under the provisions of AB 1028, reinstatement is generally not required for retired annuitants working in temporary, limited-duration appointments within the established hourly limits (960 hours per fiscal year). CalPERS retired annuitants are encouraged to consult directly with CalPERS to understand how post-retirement employment may affect their benefits.

The classification for this vacancy is Senior Plans Examiner, but the status is part-time, non-benefitted, temporary, extra-help.

Under general direction, to supervise and review plans for subdivision developments, multi-unit residential, and commercial/industrial building projects for compliance with established codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations; to provide information and assistance at the public counter to architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, the general public, and others; to supervise assigned personnel; and to perform related duties as required.

• Examine and review plans and specifications submitted for residential tracts, multi-unit residential, and commercial industrial buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
• Review plans and calculations to ensure appropriate use of materials and construction installations.
• Perform field inspections and assist field inspectors and other staff with complex or unusual requirements for residential and other structures.
• Prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of activities and procedures.
• Assist at the public counter in calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing general and technical information.
• Provide training to the Building & Safety Division staff.
• Answer questions from homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding the City's policies and procedures, related codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Coordinate with other City departments, divisions, and outside regulatory agencies.
• Perform preliminary design review and similar tasks as a Building & Safety representative on the Development Review Committee as needed.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned plan check and permit issuance staff.

An associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major work Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field, OR ICC certification as a Plans Examiner.

Three (3) years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with the applicable building codes for governmental agency including at least one year of experience in plan checking related to disabled access regulations.

• Possession of; or ability to obtain, an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner within 12 months of hire.

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current International Code Council (ICC) Certificate as a Plans Examiner (must be scanned and attached to the online application to be considered possessed).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification.