Plans Examiner
SALARY: $5345 - $6432/mo.
FILING DEADLINE: 08/03/2021
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general Under supervision, performs combination plan review of complex and difficult single family dwellings for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Incumbents perform a variety of plan review in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances.
One vacancy currently exists in the Planning & Development Department, Housing and Community Development Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE
BENEFITS: UNIT 3: The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
Retirement: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. The City does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.
Health Insurance: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
Deferred Compensation: Boost your retirement savings with The City's 457 plan.
Vacation Leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 6 months
Sick Leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
Holidays: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and one (1) personal day.
Life Insurance: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City.
Short Term Disability: Provided through California SDI program.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at www.fresno.gov
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:
Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that gained as a Plans and Permit Technician with the City of Fresno and completion of 30 units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, drafting, construction, or closely related field.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in architecture, engineering, drafting, construction, or closely related field, and one (1) year of plan review experience.
OR
One (1) year of experience in construction inspection of new single-family dwellings with the City of Fresno and a valid and current certification listed below:
ICC certification as a Plans Examiner or Building Inspector for architectural specialty
IAEI/ICC certification as an Electrical Inspector for electrical specialty
IAMPO/ICC certification as a Plumbing Inspector for plumbing specialty
ICBO codes have been superseded by the International Code Council (ICC) codes. ICBO has merged into the ICC effective February 2003.
Experience working at a counter reviewing plans will be desirable for the Planning and Development Department.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Possession of a current certificate as a Plans Examiner or Building Inspector by a recognized code publishing organization such as the International Code Council (ICC), within two years of appointment.
Eligible candidates certified for consideration for this position and subsequently selected following a Department interview will be required to successfully complete a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following:
APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the oral examination. The selection will be based upon those applications which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.
ORAL EXAM - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's knowledge of construction plans, specifications, regulations, and practices used in the design and construction of residential occupancies, structural engineering principles related to the design of single family dwellings, ability to establish effective working relationships, speak and write clearly and concisely or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Plans Examiner.
Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The Oral Exam date is to be determined.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.