Plan Checker I

Salary : $54,546.29 - $66,301.35 Annually
Location : Madera, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (40+ Hours/Week)
Department: Community & Economic Development
Division: Building & Fire Safety
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
Closing Date: 2/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PROFS
Position
Under supervision, to check building plans for compliance with building codes and ordinances; to issue, process, and approve building permits; to answer questions concerning code enforcement and structural requirements for the public, architects, and engineers; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties
Checks building plans for compliance with building codes and ordinances; identifies potential safety and structural failures, and alteration needs; calculates foundation, stress, square footage, and support requirements for plan checks; prepares lists of corrections for plans and specifications; explains and interprets applicable codes and ordinances for contractors and the general public; approves the issuance of building permits; may perform some field inspections to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; responds to correspondence concerning building plans, specifications, and code compliance; maintains records and files; provides general information about structural and code requirements to interested individuals; works cooperatively with other departments; and keeps apprised of applicable ordinances related to departmental projects.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations related to building construction and structural requirements.
• Types of building materials and variations in their quality.
• Modern methods of building construction.
• Building plans and specifications.
• Acceptable health, safety, and fire standards in building construction.

Skill to:

• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret, apply, and explain the policies, procedures, laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations related to building, safety, and zoning and structural requirements.
• Learn and apply technical knowledge of building trades work.
• Check building plans and specifications for compliance with building codes and ordinances.
• Read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Make arithmetical calculations related to building plan checks and reviews.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Explain building codes, ordinances, and permit requirements to contractors, developers, and the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
Some experience in building plan checking and building design review.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in construction technology or a related field.
License or Certificate:

• Possession of I.C.C. (International Code Council) certification as a Plans Examiner certification is desirable.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment including the ability to sit, stand, walk kneel crouch, stoop, squat, and lift 45 lbs.; some exposure to outdoors and confining work space; ability to travel to different sites and locations within the county; and ability to work non-traditional office hours, including occasional weekends and early morning through late night hours.
Application Process
The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.
Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for the assessments listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100%.
THE APPRAISAL PANEL (100%) IS TENTAVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024
To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.
For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.
PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.
Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.
Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.
As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.
TO APPLY:
Website: www.maderacounty.com
Department of Human Resources
200 W. 4th Street, 4th Floor, Madera California 93637
Phone: 559.675.7705
TDD Phone: 559.675.8970
24-Hour Job Line: 559.675.7697
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.
Benefits of employment with the County of Madera include:

• 13 paid holidays per year;
• 1 sick leave day per month (unlimited accrual);
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, vacation accrual increasing thereafter with years of service (45 days maximum accrual);
• Membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), with an enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 12 months with the employee paying 8% toward the retirement cost) for those individuals with current or prior qualifying public sector service that establishes eligibility as a "classic member" pursuant to the provisions of California's 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. Individuals with no current or prior qualifying public sector service, and who are defined as new members or new employees under the Act, will be eligible for the 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 36-months with the employee paying 7.75% toward the retirement cost);
• County participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System Health Benefit Program and for certain selected health plans, the County pays 95% of health insurance premium for employee and 50% for either two-party or dependent coverage;
• Additional salary increases after 10, 15, and 20 years of service.

01
Do you possess some work experience in building plan checking and building design review?

• Yes
• No

02
Have you completed specialized training in construction technology or a related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question