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PLAN CHECK ENGINEER

Salary Range: $7,381 to $10,113

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, reviews, supervises, and participates in the review of construction plans and structural calculations. The Plan Check Engineer is a Registered Professional Engineer, who performs the most difficult and complex structural and fire and life-safety plan reviews and has the responsibility for planning, coordinating and supervising the plan checking operations of the Building Division. Performs complex review and examination of building construction, improvement, and repair plans and specifications for compliance with all applicable building codes, laws, rules and regulations.  As assigned, provides operational oversight of the building permits issuance process and activities, and coordination of plan checking with other Permit Center departments/divisions. Performs on-site building inspections in conjunction with plans examining work and maintains plans examining records and performs related and other work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Supervision received is characterized by general supervisory direction; receives general outline of work in terms of objectives rather than methods and selects from or adapts existing procedures; assignments require the regular use of discretion, resourcefulness, and independent judgment to provide primarily standard solutions to a wide range of building construction review problems; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Has latitude for selection of procedures and techniques to be applied. Supervision given includes exercising supervisory authority over the Permit Center staff and inspection staff, as assigned. Work involves providing project direction, training of staff, and conducting performance reviews of assigned staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is conducted primarily in an office setting and at field construction sites as required. Some field assignments involve exposure to variable weather.

EQUIPMENT, METHODS AND GUIDELINES

Typically uses state, federal and local building codes, laws, rules and ordinances applicable to building construction, such as the California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electric Code, California Energy Code, and California Green Building Code; Town policies and procedures; standards, practices, equipment and materials associated with the checking and examination of plans. Uses telephone, building engineering and design reference manuals, calculator and computer terminal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work emphasizes speech, hearing, vision, and dexterity; and to perform the duties required on construction sites: stoop, climb, crawl, balance, maneuver, walk and stand for long periods of time. Must possess the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Plans, coordinates, reviews, supervises, and participates in the review of construction plans and structural calculations for residential, commercial and industrial building construction, alterations, and repairs.
• Responsible for performing the most difficult and complex plan checks, including all that require a Registered Professional Engineer.
• Investigate reports of structural problems on other assignments and makes recommendations to the Chief Building and Safety Official.
• Reviews plans and administers systems and procedures to ensure that plans, structural calculations, energy calculations and specifications comply with all state, federal, and local building laws, rules, ordinances and regulations.
• As assigned, provides operational oversight of the building permits issuance process and activities, and coordination of plan checking with other Permit Center departments/divisions.
• As assigned, supervise, train and evaluate staff including, but not limited to, assigning/monitoring workload and evaluation of quality and quantity of work performed.
• Assists the Chief Building and Safety Official with developing policies and standard operating procedures for Permit Center Activities.
• Confers with architects, engineers, builders and homeowners to give and obtain information and interpret building codes and regulations; recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Attends and participates in development plan review meetings to provide code related comments and guidance for future, current and past projects.
• When required, make difficult on-site construction inspections to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Checks the stability of soils and footing systems in accordance with geological and soils reports.
• Prepares correspondence to architects, engineers, contractors, property owners and others in conjunction with the correction of plans and engineering details, permit requirements, notices and other matters relating to the acceptance and approval of construction plans and permitting process.
• Administers plan review contracts and coordinates the work of outside plan review consultants.
• Manages, assigns and reviews quality of plan checks being completed by contract engineers and architects and Permit Center staff.
• Advises inspectors on structural and other building related problems arising in the field during construction.
• Investigates and completes recommendations for alternate materials and methods of design and construction as required.
• Prepares and leads training sessions and seminars for Permit Center staff and inspection staff as required.
• Prepares reports and statistical data relating to plans examining functions and permit issuance activities.
• Performs building inspections as required
• Acts on behalf of the Chief Building and Safety Official as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• State and local codes, laws, rules, ordinances and regulations that pertain to building design, theories and principles of structural design, engineering, soils engineering, mathematics and construction.
• Standards, practices, terms, procedures, techniques, equipment, tools and materials associated with building design and construction.
• General principles and practices of budgeting
• General principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Ability to:

• Interpret and fairly apply complex building laws and regulations

• Apply Town and Department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and practices pertaining to the work and the Building Division
• Perform detailed analysis and examination of building and construction designs, specifications and plans; apply engineering and architectural principles and techniques to solve complex construction problems
• Analyze structural integrity and load factors using engineering design mechanics
• Analyze and evaluate complex building plans, data and reports to determine compliance
• Make accurate engineering calculations
• Evaluate alternate materials and methods of design and construction
• Organize work and set priorities in order to meet work deadlines
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Operate a computer and use word processing, spreadsheet, and permit processing software
• Plan, organize, and assign and evaluate the work of assigned staff
• Use written and oral communication skills to communicate and work tactfully and effectively with both professionals and non-professionals while reflecting the highest standards of customer service
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing and strict deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work well under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Interact effectively with staff, management, property owners, builders, engineers, architects, developers, and manufactures
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
 

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Generally, this will require:

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible plan check or plans examiner, or four years of experience in the private sector providing building design or engineering services.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering, or a closely related design or engineering field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
 

LICENSES AND REGISTRATION

A California registered civil or structural engineer, or California licensed architect is required. Certification as a Plans Examiner from a nationally recognized certification entity is required at time of, or within 12 months of, employment and is a condition of continued employment. A California Driver License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Click here to review the Town of Danville's employee benefits for 2019.

THE COMMUNITY

Located approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco, Danville is located in the center of the San Ramon Valley. Comprising 20 square miles at the foot of Mount Diablo, Danville features quality housing, a progressive educational system, and a historic downtown village. Danville's current population is 43,574 (1/10). The San Ramon Valley, part of the growing I-680 corridor, has become a popular location for professional and retail complexes, light industry as well as convenient, yet secluded, living.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

Qiana London, Human Resources Analyst

Contact Phone: (925) 314-3356

Contact Email: qlondon@danville.ca.gov

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: $4,204 – $5,760

Definition

Performs a wide variety of paraprofessional, technical and clerical tasks to support duties at the Town's Permit and Welcome Center (“one stop shop”); responds to customer visits, phone calls and inquiries regarding all Development Services permits and applications, permit status, plan check and plan review (by all Development Services Divisions), and field inspections; accepts and reviews plans or applications for inclusion of required information with State and local codes and regulations, and input pertinent information into an automated permitting system; and supports other administrative related tasks. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision from Senior Development Services Technician or Chief Building Official.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works indoors, outdoors (infrequently), exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces (infrequently), using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.  Lift and/or move plans of various size and weight

Essential Job Duties

• Assists the general public at the Permit & Welcome Center, by phone, email or via the electronic permitting system regarding all permitting requirements, plan check and plan review process, permit filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
• Reviews plans for completeness and for conformance with ordinances and Development Services standards, policies and guidelines.
• Reviews plans for conditions of prior approval and tracks plan check timelines.
• Routes plans to other Town departments, divisions, and outside agencies for review.
• Creates and maintains informational flyers and brochures.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Advise and assist the public on routine matters related to all permitting procedures, zoning regulations, business licenses, encroachment permits and public records.
• Review all applications and drawings for compliance with zoning requirements and other ordinances and determine the need for approval by other agencies.
• Confer with property owners regarding the feasibility of an application.
• Receive applications, check for completeness, enter computer data, calculate permits fees, issue receipts, log and route necessary plans for plan checking.
• Calculate and assess impact fees for other outside agencies.
• Process business license applications. 
• Research public records requests forms for all departments and furnish information to the public.
• Receive and account for daily monies received for all counter transactions.
• Maintain utility meter release log and notify utility company for service releases.
• Sort and distribute all incoming & outgoing mail town wide, maintain postage machine and account.
• Maintain filing systems and data entry for permitting processes and software.
• Receive and route daily phone calls from the public for the organization.
• Preform basic fee calculations using construction valuation table and calculating floor areas.
• Perform minor over the counter plan reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of Municipal Permit Center procedures and guidelines;
• Ability to read and scale construction drawings to determine feasibility to initiate the plan check and plan review process;
• Understanding of planning entitlements, engineering and transportation application processes;
• Knowledge of processes utilized to issue building permits;
• Ability to read a variety of land use, topographic, parcel, and zoning maps;
• Experience and competency in data processing systems including Microsoft application suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), permitting systems (EnerGov), Metro Scan, Laser Fiche and geographic information systems;
• Operate assigned office equipment and machines, including mail postage machine, copier and fax machines, etc.
• Ability to disseminate zoning codes and simple building codes to the public at the Permit Center and on the telephone.

Ability to:

• Understand the organization and operations of the Town and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities;
• Principles and practices of quality customer service, including the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals in a tactful and effective manner;
• Appropriate usage of the English language in both oral and written form and with minimum supervision,
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and/or stand at a Permit Center for long periods of time;
• Intermittently twist and reach office equipment;
• Write and use keyboard to communicate through written means;
• Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines;
• Establish and maintain complex and extensive records and files;
• Ability to accurately perform moderate arithmetic computations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Candidates must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.

Experience:

Two years of related experience involving extensive public contact with at least one year of experience in the processing and issuance of building permits and/or planning permits.

Education:

Graduation from high school or its equivalent and a minimum of 2 years paid experience performing typical tasks of this position; or completion of two years college with emphasis in building, planning, engineering, architecture, or related field and six months work experience in related field.  Possess or obtain within one (1) year of employment, an ICC certificate as a Permit Technician.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Certification as an ICC Permit Technician is desirable.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Click here to review the Town of Danville's employee benefits for 2019.

THE COMMUNITY

Located approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco, Danville is located in the center of the San Ramon Valley. Comprising 20 square miles at the foot of Mount Diablo, Danville features quality housing, a progressive educational system, and a historic downtown village. Danville's current population is 43,574 (1/10). The San Ramon Valley, part of the growing I-680 corridor, has become a popular location for professional and retail complexes, light industry as well as convenient, yet secluded, living.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

Qiana London, Human Resources Analyst

Contact Phone: (925) 314-3356

Contact Email: qlondon@danville.ca.gov

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The City of Fremont

Fremont maintains a workforce of approximately 915 staff.  It is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, mutual respect and diversity.  Home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems among many others.  The City’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups.  Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.   Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!  

The Community Development Department

Fremont’s Community Development Department consists of 72 team members supporting the following divisions:  Administration, Code Enforcement, Planning, Plans and Permits ,Building Inspection and Housing.

We’re Looking for someone who is:

- Experienced in leading a team of Plan Check professionals.
- Knowledgeable of local City of Fremont ordinances, California Building Codes, California Fire Codes, and their appropriate applications.  
- Creative and able to resolve customer challenges with a problem solving approach and perspective!
- A skilled team leader.  Able to lead diverse teams to complete a variety of high profile tasks.
- A polished professional.  You will represent the City at a variety of venues with major clients as well as at public meetings, including City Council meetings.
- Able to make expedient but sound decisions under pressure.
- Able to lead with personal accountability and integrity.
- Able to work with other divisions, departments and outside agencies collaboratively and in concert with City vision and direction.
- Flexible!  This position may require the coordination of plan reviews outside traditional hours.

Reporting to the Building Official you will:
- Manage the plan review section of the Building Division.
- Make complex determinations on fire and building code plan reviews while insuring compliance with local policies, procedure, and ordinances.
- Present City information both orally and in writing to city employees and external customers.
- Improve team efficiencies by implementing industry best practices.
- Manage special projects.
- Maintain a position working relationships for team based project reviews between all divisions to achieve business-friendly actions and efficient turn around times.

Tools used in Community Development:
- Accela Automation Permit Software
- Electronic plan review utilizing Adobe Pro and E-Plan Check
- GIS
- Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
- Internet for research of construction products and their proper applications.