Senior Plan Check Engineer

at  City of Salinas

The City of Salinas Community Development Department invites qualified candidates for the vacant position of Senior Plan Check Engineer. This position is open until filled and may close at any time. Apply today!
The Senior Plan Check Engineer will supervise the Permit Services Building Plan Check group responsible for reviewing building permit applications. This position will also review large complex projects for code compliance and work closely with community stakeholders to coordinate the efficient and timely approval of applications and permit issuance. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented, have experience working individually and as a team in a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate strong project management skills.

IN ADDITION TO BASE PAY, THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY OF 2.5% FOR A BACHELOR’S DEGREE AND 2.5% FOR A JOB-RELATED GRADUATE DEGREE. A WAGE INCREASE OF 4% IS EFFECTIVE IN JULY 2024 AND A 2% INCREASE EFFECTIVE IN JULY 2025.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must provide proof of the required education and certifications at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department. Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received.
Summary of Duties: To supervise, participate in and perform the more complex and professional plan review; to oversee activities of permitting, records management, and development review; and to participate in the enforcement of the City’s codes for development.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey and supervisory level in the Plan Check series. Assignments are based upon complexity of the project, requiring the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, and coordinating work. Incumbents are expected to perform the most complex plan review with a substantial level of professional training and experience.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general direction from the Department Director or designee. Exercises general supervision over professional technical and administrative support staff.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• The methods, materials, techniques, and practices employed in building design, construction, and inspection
• Civil engineering principles as they pertain to building construction
• Building structural engineering principles and practices
• Applicable City, State and Federal laws, codes, and ordinances
• Building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related codes and regulations
• Forms, permits, plans, and specifications used in a building inspection and code enforcement program
• Methods of report preparation and presentation
• Past and current building code standards
• Principles of organization, administration, and budget management in municipal government
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, training including team building, workload planning, establishing goals and objectives and problem-solving techniques

SKILLS TO:

• Plan, direct, and supervise the work of others; examine building plans, calculations, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Perform, review, and document the review of engineering calculations; prepare and deliver public presentations
  Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or structural engineering or architecture.
  Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience as a plan checker preparing and/or reviewing plans for conformance with ICC model codes, 2 years of which shall include lead experience.
  Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a certificate of registration as a civil or structural engineer in the State of California. Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner. Employee must complete AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

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