Job Description:
SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER
Description
The PositionThe City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of
Senior Plan Check Engineer to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Building and Safety Division of the
Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general direction, to supervise and perform complex and professional structural engineering work in the review of construction plans and documents or in the application of general building code principles for the protection of life and property; to supervise assigned personnel conducting plan checks; and to perform related work as required.
Work PerformedDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform complex and advanced professional structural engineering and building code review of engineering calculations and plans submitted with applications for building permits to determine conformance with International Code Council (ICC) model codes and related municipal codes.
- Maintain building plans and records as related to the Plan Check function.
- Answer questions from engineers, architects, developers, contractors and the general public regarding City regulations and policies.
- Conduct field inspections as necessary; investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations.
- Assist at the counter in calculating fees, issuing permits and dispensing general and technical information.
- Prepare reports and conduct oral presentations on plan check related matters.
- Assist in the development and revision of building related codes and policies.
- Make authoritative interpretations of applicable laws, regulations and policies.
- Coordinate plan review activities with other City departments, divisions, and with outside agencies, developers and engineers.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate preliminary plans for the community including complex structures such as high-rise buildings, commercial developments, mixed use, residential tracts, industrial facilities, and participate as a member of the Development Review Committee.
- Review building plans for compliance with state and local fire and life safety codes and standards.
- Supervise plan check activities; assign, train, and evaluate subordinates.
- Perform plan check on complex structures.
- Assist the Assistant Building Official and Building Official in related administrative matters which include personnel, policies, procedures and systems review and revision.
- Perform structural observations of buildings in matters related to emergency or disaster response to ensure safe occupancy of buildings and structures.
QualificationsEducation: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil, structural engineering, or architecture and possession of a certificate of registration as a professional civil engineer or structural engineer in the State of California.
Experience: Three years of professional experience as a plan checker preparing and/or reviewing plans for conformance with International Code Council (ICC) model codes and California Code of Regulations, Title 24, the California Building Standards Code.
Necessary Special Requirements- Registration in California as a Professional Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer.
- Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner within 12 months.
Highly Desired Qualifications- CASp certification as a Certified Access Specialist through the Division of the State Architect (DSA).
- Experience performing electronic plan review services.
Selection ProcessDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application
2)Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3)Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer in the State of California
PLEASE NOTE: THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide). IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. Benefit Level I includes Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt)The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
- Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).
- Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
- Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
- Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
- Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
- Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
- Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
- Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
- LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
- Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
- Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
Closing Date/Time: 7/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary:
$9,486.53 - $11,538.80 Monthly