Senior Plan Checker

senior plan checker

the current vacancy exists in the community development department. The senior plan checker reports directly to the deputy building official and will be responsible for reviewing complex building plans and submittal documents for code compliance. Incumbents will be tasked with overseeing the plan review process from start to finish for the most sophisticated submittals the department receives, including consulting with design professionals and hosting project meetings with applicants.

The incumbent will work a 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. Monday through thursday; 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with every other friday off. Incumbents in this position are included in the civil service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the stockton city employees' association. This recruitment is being conducted as an open/promotional recruitment. Current full-time city of stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list.

All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list or a combination of both. These lists may be used to fill future vacancies. Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Under general supervision, performs skilled work involving the review and examination of building construction, improvement and repair plans and specifications for compliance with applicable building and health and safety codes and regulations; and performs related work as assigned.

duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• reviews and examines construction documents for residential, commercial, and industrial building construction and alterations; ensures that plans, structural calculations, and specifications comply with building and related codes and regulations.
• confers with homeowners, builders, engineers, and architects to give information and interpret building codes and regulations; recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• reviews corrected plans for conformity with requirements; calculates fees to be assessed for projects and submits documentation for permit issuance; may issue building permits.
• maintains records of assigned permit applications, incoming plans, applications processed, and permits issued.
• receives residential and commercial permit applications and plans and routes to appropriate divisions and/or departments; enters plan check data into computer database; updates and generates required printed reports.
• initiates appropriate action to enforce code compliance.
• prepares correspondence to architects, engineers, and contractors relating to the correction of plans and engineering detail(s).
• advises building inspectors on structural and other building related problems arising in the field during construction.
• coordinates construction planning documents review and processing with other city departments.
• monitors changes and new legislation pertaining to assigned work; investigates new materials and substitute materials, and new methods of structural design and recommends appropriate changes in the building codes and regulations.
• participates in setting work priorities, coordinating and scheduling own assignments, and establishing goals and objectives for assigned activity.
• makes on-site construction inspections to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
• represents the city with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.
• fosters an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion, and collaboration.
• builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• performs related duties as assigned.

knowledge of: techniques, materials, and practices in the structural, plumbing, and electrical construction fields; residential, commercial, and industrial construction materials, methods, and equipment; applicable codes and ordinances governing housing and building construction, rehabilitation, alteration, use, and occupancy; appropriate safety and fire prevention construction and building methods; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs; oral and written communication skills;

business english including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation; safe work practices; and principles and practices of excellent customer service. Skill in: performing detailed analysis and examination of building and construction designs, specifications, and plans;…