Senior Plans Examiner (FT - Hybrid)

Description

• Prepare and present effective oral and written reports.
• Work towards obtaining and maintaining additional ICC Certifications as related to duties of the position.
• Review drawings, calculations, soils reports and other documents for conformance, with the requirements of the California Building Standards Codes and Reference Standards, to assess the adequacy of a design to address life-safety and other aspects of the code.
• Represent the department at internal and external meetings and exhibit sound judgment while representing CSG and its clients.
• Stay current on legal and technical developments pertaining to building construction and codes.
• Supervise Associate or Assistant Plans Examiners.
• Work under the general direction of the supervisor who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in progress and periodically reviews completed work.
• Responsible for the technical review of construction documents related to residential, multi-family, and commercial construction.
• Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, civic organizations, architects, contractors, engineers, and the public.
• Develop a working understanding of electronic plan check submittals, review, and various software systems and other applicable management tools.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Position regularly requires working in sitting position with computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to work productively independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Understand design discipline coordination, plan development and writing effective plan check correction notices.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, construction diagrams, electronic plans, and specifications of projects and evaluate them for compliance with California Building Standards Codes, Reference Standards, and other governing Codes and ordinances.
• 5-10 years reviewing plans for conformance to the California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and be flexible and overcome obstacles to complete tasks
• Must be able to travel to job sites and be able to walk in and through job sites for extended periods.
• Ability to suggest alternate forms of compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Require standing position at workstation for extended periods.
• Strong understanding of California Building Standards Codes and Referenced Standards.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.
• International Code Council (ICC) Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Certification, or additional applicable ICC Certifications, or CASp Certification, as required for this role.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers regardless of the level of technical expertise.
• Have a thorough knowledge of construction inspection and plan review protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Exhibit sound judgment in providing expert code interpretation.
• Competency in, and effective use of computer systems such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam & Bluebeam Studios, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. to perform job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership program*
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance
• Professional Development program*
• Fitness Reimbursement program
• Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance program
• 401(k) program with a company match*
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance