Plans Examiner

JOB
Are you ready to gain planning experience in residential and commercial projects for a beautiful beach city? Come and join our team! The City of Manhattan Beach seeks an ambitious, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Plans Examiner with great customer service skills to join the Community Development Department to conduct residential and commercial plan checks. The Plans Examiner is an entry-level position within the Plan Check Engineer series. The Plans Examiner is distinguished from the Plan Check Engineer by the complexity of the work performed, the size and scope of the plans and specifications reviewed, and the level of technical expertise required to perform the functions of the position. Under direct supervision, reviews plans, specifications, and structural calculations for less complex residential, commercial, and public buildings and structures for compliance with the adopted State and local codes and ordinances; advises applicants for permits; provides support to the permit counter; conducts field inspections; and does related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Examines less complex plans for residential and commercial projects for compliance with applicable City and State codes and ordinances, including structural, accessibility, and fire life safety features.Works at the permit counter, provides customer service, and responds to questions related to building codes and local municipal code. Explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures to architects, engineers, contractors, and home owners; escalates more complex inquiries to senior staff.Responds to inquiries, provides technical assistance and coordinates plan check activities with other City departments, external engineers, architects, contractors, outside agencies, and the public.Assists in researching code changes or procedural changes to enhance efficiency within the departmentPrepares and updates comprehensive corrections lists, handouts, and forms. Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence. May perform supervised field inspections to evaluate discrepancies between plans, specifications, and work completed.May be required to work shifts, weekends and/or holidays.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department. The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%)If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.