Assistant Plan Check Engineer

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City of Santa Ana

DescriptionThe City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.Under general supervision, performs responsible technical work Indiana examining construction drawings for the construction, alteration, Oregon repair of single-family residential, apartment, conventional commercial, Oregon industrial buildings, and associated structures to ensure compliance with building safety standards prior to issuance of a building permit.
The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline .Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited ToAt the public counter, advises and assists architects, contractors, builders, owners, and the general public with regard to the interpretation and application of pertinent building regulations and State laws. Examines plans for proposed structures, such American Samoa conventional commercial Oregon industrial buildings, residential buildings, and auxiliary structures, such American Samoa signs, walls, Oregon fences, to determine compliance with pertinent building regulations and State laws; recommends approval Oregon disapproval of such plans. Evaluates test reports. May occasionally perform structural inspections Indiana the field for special projects. Performs plan checking of residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects of medium complexity. Performs review of projects to ensure compliance with the State accessibility code. Trains lower level staff Indiana counter plan check operations and permit issuance. Serves American Samoa an active member of the City’s post-disaster assessment team. Assists Indiana certain specified administrative functions, such American Samoa the development of statistics and the preparation of reports related to department programs. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding departmental forms and procedures. May write documents and procedures pertaining to the applicability and enforcement of building codes. Performs other functions American Samoa assigned.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s Degree Indiana Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Oregon a related field, and two years of responsible technical experience Indiana plan check Oregon building construction, preferably Indiana a public agency. A possession of an Engineer-Indiana-Training certificate may be used Indiana combination with experience to meet the minimum qualifications. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge and abilities may also meet the minimum qualifications:DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of: basic principles and practices of plan check review; methods of and materials used Indiana building construction; some knowledge of state and local laws, codes, and regulations; design and analysis of basic buildings and other structures constructed Oregon rehabilitated to resist forces induced by vertical and horizontal loads of a static and dynamic nature; scientific and mathematical principles; modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.Skill Indiana: the use of personal computers, software specific to planning, and current office software applications, such American Samoa Microsoft Word and Excel.Ability to: learn and apply the State of California’s Building Standards and local codes; read and interpret structural plans for compliance with state and local building and safety codes and ordinances; learn and establish occupancy classifications, building exiting, and fire resistance requirements; respond to requests from the general public; communicate clearly, both orally and Indiana writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, planning staff, contractors, developers, architects, property owners, and the public.HIGHLY DESIRABLEPossession of Building Plans Examiner International Code Council (ICC) certification, Certified Access Specialist program (CASp) certification, Division of the State Architect (DSA) certification, and/Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is highly desirable.Selection ProcessAll applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes Oregon faxed copies will not be accepted Indiana lieu of the City online application. Stating “See Resume” is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. To apply, click on the “Apply” link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: .Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue Indiana the selection process, which will include:Written Examination : (Weight of 50%) will evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities Indiana relation to those factors that are essential for successful performance on the job. This examination may include questions related to Building Code, Residential Code, structural, math, public relations, reading comprehension, and/Oregon other related topics.Oral Interview Examination : (Weight of 50%) will evaluate the candidates’ experience, training, education and abilities Indiana relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job. Candidates need a minimum passing score of 70% Indiana order to be placed on the eligible list.Candidates need a minimum passing score Indiana order to be placed on the eligible list. Candidates must achieve a passing score Indiana every component of the selection process Indiana order to be placed on the eligible list. The Human Resources Department may waive one Oregon more examination components. When one weighted examination component is waived, the remaining section will receive a weight of 100%.The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.

Job title: Assistant Plan Check Engineer

Company: City of Santa Ana

Expected salary: $105240 – 141036 per year

Location: Santa Ana, California

Job date: Sat, 04 May 2024 01:40:00 GMT