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.

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.

Application & Selection Process:

Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.

Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months.

At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will…