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Salary : $127,271.00 - $159,088.00 Annually

Location : City of Pasadena, CA

Job Type : Full -Time

Job Number : 24-242

Department : Planning & Community Development

Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

The Pasadena Planning & Community Development department is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced Senior Plans Examiner - PE in the Building & Safety Division. Reporting to the Principal Plans Examiner, the Senior Plans Examiner - PE reviews building plans, structural calculations, and specifications for compliance with established building codes and other applicable laws and ordinances. In addition, prepares comprehensive plan review reports and assists at the permit counter. In addition, the incumbent of this position is required to be a registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

The Building & Safety Division provides plan review and construction inspection services to enforce minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures. to learn more about our Planning & Community Development Department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a fundamental part of the Building and Safety team must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, they are results-focused with the ability to make difficult decisions and maintain a depending workload.

Please note : This recruitment is open continuous and may close at any time. Apply today!

The City offers outstanding benefits, including 9 / 80 schedules with alternative Friday's off and optional hybrid work.

Essential Functions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The major responsibilities for this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description

• Reviews complex building plans for residential and non-residential buildings primarily for architectural, accessibility, structural, energy, CALGreen, grading and drainage, excavation and shoring; and generally, for electrical, mechanical, plumbing.

Reviews engineering calculations and specifications for compliance with established building codes and other related county, state, and federal laws and applicable ordinances.

Prepares comprehensive plan review reports.

Consults with engineers, architects, contractors, or the public to discuss compliance with plans and required changes.

Performs field inspections in assistance to other work unit inspectors or upon request of the Building Official.

Interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Creates and maintains data relating to current work assignments using permitting software.

Use of computers in review of electronic plans and provide comments using plan check software programs.

Assists in researching and developing code changes or procedures to enhance customer service.

Makes corrections of deficiencies where required and develops alternative methods to comply with those requirements and restrictions.

Performs first response emergency safety assessments during and after disaster events.

Participates in external professional organizations, commissions, or focus groups upon approval or request of the Building Official and performs related work as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

JOB COMPETENCIES

The following list presents some of the core competencies for this position.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing.

Professional Impact - Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.

Project Management - Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives.

Developing Others - Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities.

Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.

Legal & Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Using Technology - Working with electronic software and software applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications :

Two years of experience in structural design, architecture, or plan checking.

Valid Certificate of Registration as Professional Engineer by the State of California.

Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner.

Desirable Qualifications :

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, an interview panel, a department-level interview.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Community Development Department.

The resulting eligibility from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Special Requirements

Must possess a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner is required.

Must have a valid Certificate of Registration as Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.

Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.

All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.

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The City is closed on alternate Fridays and most staff observe a 9 / 80 work schedule.

To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Please enter your initials to reflect that you have read and understood this statement :

Do you possess a current valid I.C.C. certification / s?

Based on the previous question, please list the I.C.C. certification / s : (If none, please enter 'not applicable')

Select the option that best describes the years of experience you have in reviewing complex building plans for residential and nonresidential buildings?

Please indicate your highest level of education :

Are you a Registered Professional Engineer with the State of California?

Do you possess an Architect license?

Required Question