City of Riverside
Senior Plans Examiner
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SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER
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The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Plans Examiner to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill current and upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Responsibilities
Examine and review plans and specifications submitted for residential tracts, multi‑unit residential, and commercial/industrial buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
Review plans and calculations to ensure appropriate use of materials and construction installations.
Perform field inspections and assist field inspectors and other staff with complex or unusual requirements for residential and other structures.
Prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of activities and procedures.
Assist at the public counter in calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing general and technical information.
Provide training to the Building & Safety Division staff.
Answer questions from homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding the City’s policies, procedures, related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Coordinate with other City departments, divisions, and outside regulatory agencies.
Perform preliminary design review and similar tasks as a Building & Safety representative on the Development Review Committee as needed.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned plan check and permit issuance staff.
Education Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university majoring in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field, OR ICC certification as a Plans Examiner.
Experience Three (3) years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with applicable building codes for a governmental agency, including at least one year of experience in plan checking related to disabled access regulations.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner within 12 months of hire.
Desired Qualifications
CASp Certification is highly desirable.
Documents Required at Time of Application
Completed Employment Application
Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
Current ICC Plans Examiner Certificate or CASp Certification (if possessed)
Application Process Applicants must submit all required documents online. If selected to move forward, candidates may be required to self‑schedule an assessment appointment and will receive instructions via email. The selection process includes employment application screening, written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Successful candidates may be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions requiring a California Commercial Driver’s License are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation and require submission of authorization forms upon request. Candidates requiring accommodations must notify Human Resources in writing prior to the closing date. Appointment may be subject to background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE:
The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when a posting establishes an eligibility list.
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree certificates from accredited U.S. colleges or universities. For education obtained outside the U.S., acceptable documentation includes an equivalency statement from a NACES certification company, an AICE evaluation, or an advanced‑level degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
All applicants will be notified via e‑mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates, times, and locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
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SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER
role at
City of Riverside .
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Plans Examiner to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill current and upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Responsibilities
Examine and review plans and specifications submitted for residential tracts, multi‑unit residential, and commercial/industrial buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
Review plans and calculations to ensure appropriate use of materials and construction installations.
Perform field inspections and assist field inspectors and other staff with complex or unusual requirements for residential and other structures.
Prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of activities and procedures.
Assist at the public counter in calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing general and technical information.
Provide training to the Building & Safety Division staff.
Answer questions from homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding the City’s policies, procedures, related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Coordinate with other City departments, divisions, and outside regulatory agencies.
Perform preliminary design review and similar tasks as a Building & Safety representative on the Development Review Committee as needed.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned plan check and permit issuance staff.
Education Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university majoring in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field, OR ICC certification as a Plans Examiner.
Experience Three (3) years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with applicable building codes for a governmental agency, including at least one year of experience in plan checking related to disabled access regulations.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner within 12 months of hire.
Desired Qualifications
CASp Certification is highly desirable.
Documents Required at Time of Application
Completed Employment Application
Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
Current ICC Plans Examiner Certificate or CASp Certification (if possessed)
Application Process Applicants must submit all required documents online. If selected to move forward, candidates may be required to self‑schedule an assessment appointment and will receive instructions via email. The selection process includes employment application screening, written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Successful candidates may be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions requiring a California Commercial Driver’s License are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation and require submission of authorization forms upon request. Candidates requiring accommodations must notify Human Resources in writing prior to the closing date. Appointment may be subject to background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE:
The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when a posting establishes an eligibility list.
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree certificates from accredited U.S. colleges or universities. For education obtained outside the U.S., acceptable documentation includes an equivalency statement from a NACES certification company, an AICE evaluation, or an advanced‑level degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
All applicants will be notified via e‑mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates, times, and locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
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