Plans Examiner Job Santa Barbara area,California USA,Engineering

Plans Examiner

We are currently accepting applications to fill one full-time Plans Examiner vacancy in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria. The current vacancy is in the Planning and Development Department.

Under general direction, receives and checks plans for buildings and structures for compliance with applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations; advises applicants for permits on possible modifications to conform with requirements; issues permits; and does related work as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Plan check or design experience of buildings with various occupancy types for compliance to the California Buildings Codes including energy conservation and disabled accessibility.
Structural design experience or structural plan check of various structural systems.
Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Examples of Duties

Examines plans and specifications for buildings and structures for completeness and conformity with all requirements including stresses, live and dead loading, soil characteristics, mechanical and electrical calculations, safety and health features, use of materials, placement on property, and setbacks.

Analyzes individual building components to determine the type of construction and occupancy groups and computes floor area and allowable height; refers the more complex electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, mechanical or structural plans to individuals specializing in these areas.

Coordinates the review of plans with other public agencies whose approval is necessary; itemizes required corrections and modifications and explains them to permit applicants.

Authorizes the issue of building permits, and moving permits for plans that meet code and ordinance requirements; calculates fees.

Advises and assists architects, contractors, builders, and the general public with regard to interpretation and application of pertinent building regulations, state laws, and local ordinances.

Submits reports to the Building Official regarding workload and process statistics, new products or situations, and code interpretation issues.

Provides assistance to the public at the counter, answering questions related to plans and permitting requirements.

Employment Standards

Education and Experience:

Three years of building inspection and/or plan checking experience; OR, One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Building Permit Technician Sr. or Building Inspector II (or higher) with Santa Barbara County AND a valid certificate as an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner; OR, A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver's License and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as condition of continued employment. Knowledge of: building construction methods and materials; basic engineering, practices, and techniques;
Uniform Building Code; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes and applicable State laws; arithmetic, trigonometry, and plane geometry. Ability to: analyze and interpret building plans and specifications; interpret and enforce laws and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with builders, applicants, and others; organize, prepare, and present records and reports effectively in written or oral form; communicate technical information clearly and understandably to a non-technical audience;

maintain objectivity; represent the department with diplomacy and tact; make and support decisions, even when they are unpopular. Desirable

Qualifications:

Possession of International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) certification in plans examination and Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification.

Supplemental Information

Application & Selection Process:

Review applications and supplemental…