Description

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and customer-focused Plans Examiner to join our Building & Safety Division. This key position is responsible for reviewing residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use construction plans for compliance with applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, accessibility, and related codes and regulations.

The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented professional who combines strong technical plan review expertise with exceptional customer service and communication skills. They value collaboration, maintain a positive and professional demeanor, provide practical and consistent code interpretations, and are dedicated to continuous improvement of both their own skills and the City's development review processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively manages competing priorities, and takes pride in delivering timely, accurate, and constructive plan review services.

Requirements

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Building and construction knowledge of materials, methods, zoning codes and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Technical and administrative aspects of all phases of building plan reviews, inspections, codes, contractor licenses and qualifications necessary to obtain them.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the adopted Model Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
• Procedures, principles and techniques of plan review and examination work.
• Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.
• Judgment and decision making weighing the relative costs and benefits of the potential action.
• Writing and information gathering communicating effectively with others in writing and verbally as indicated by the needs of the audience and knowing how to find information.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands while meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• City and Community Development Department policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper examination techniques.
• Detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications, and building codes.
• Advise on requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Provide technical assistance to other building examination staff in assigned area of specialization.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Determine whether construction systems conform to City code requirements.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; analyze technical plans, specifications and reports; prepare technical reports; know, understand, interpret and explain department and program policies, procedures, rules, codes, laws and operational procedures; analyze, evaluate and solve building and code problems/issues taking appropriate course of action; remember various building/construction rules and codes.
• Learn to interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; apply City codes and policies regarding building and zoning.
• Learn to determine if construction systems conform to City code regulations.
• Locate, read and interpret building plans, maps, engineering calculations, soil reports, project specifications and industrial blue prints.
• Make engineering and mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Citrus Heights community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity.

Experience and Training:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Two (2) years of commercial, residential, and component plans examining experience.
Prior experience as a commercial and/or residential builder, or as a commercial and/or residential building inspector or plans examiner with ICC Commercial and/or Residential Combination Inspector, or Plans Examiner certifications preferred. Experience working within a municipal building department is highly desirable.

Training:
Completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License or Certificate:
Possess or obtain both ICC Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner certification within one (1) year of employment required.
May need to possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.