Building Inspector- Plans Examiner (Extra Help) FILING PERIOD EXTENDED

Now Hiring : Building Inspector Plans Examiner (Extra Help)

The City of Martinez is seeking ICC-certified professionals to support plan review and building inspections. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity for those with public counter and code compliance experience. Join us and help build a safer Martinez!

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

• Performs full plan review of all plans and documents, both residential and commercial, for overall compliance with all applicable adopted codes including but not limited to the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electric Code, ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, City ordinances, State requirements relating to barrier-free review and asbestos surveys.
• Ensures compliance with life safety issues, including such items as determining exiting requirements, occupancy classification and construction type determinations and applying various other adopted code regulations to submitted construction plans.
• Determined compliance with State requirements relating to construction plans; verifies construction plans comply with local amendments.
• Responsible for updating digital project application submittals and entering other data into the system.
• Responds to customer inquiries via telephone and email regarding codes and code interpretation.
• Reviews sign permit applications, input plan review data to prepare for permit approval and / or issuance, calculates permit fees, and notifies customers of permit approval and associated fees due.
• Reviews residential, commercial and industrial plans for substantial compliance with all applicable codes and other state and local regulations.
• Prepares and submits various reports regarding permits to outside agencies as needed.
• Provides technical assistance to developers, architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, utility providers, and City staff on matters regarding codes, ordinances, permit submittal process, accessibility, and permit fee calculations.
• Performs related work as required, including but not limited to occasional field review / inspections for construction compliance as needed.
• Maintains and updates files and systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of :

Ability To :

Experience and Education : Any combination of experience and training that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Experience : Five (5) years of plan review or inspection experience (30 college units with major course work in Building Technology, Construction Management or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience). A minimum of three (3) years working as a Plans Examiner in a jurisdiction, including front counter work with the public.

Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented with related college courses.

License and / or Certificate : Possession of a Code Certification issued by the International Code Conference (ICC) as a Residential Plans Examiner and Residential Building Inspector and at least one of the following disciplines, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Inspector. If registered as an Architect or Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, certification by ICC as a Residential Building Plans Examiner is required within 6 months of employment. Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment and must be maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Selection Process : Applications, resumes, supplemental questionnaire and / or other required documentation will be evaluated on a comparative basis. Those individuals whose materials best indicate possession of the stated requirements, may be invited to continue to the next step in the selection process.

Supplemental Questionnaire : All applicants are required to complete the questionnaire. This questionnaire will be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.

Supplemental Information : The Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Please advise the Division of any special needs in advance of the examination. Verification of Employment Eligibility : As mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all candidates offered employment after November 6, 1986, must provide written proof that establishes identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The City of Martinez has adopted Ordinance 1057 C.S. which provides employees with a smoke-free working environment. The City of Martinez is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.