SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER

Position Overview

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Plan Check Engineer to fill one (1) vacancy within the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to six (6) months. Under general direction, this position supervises and performs complex and professional structural engineering work in reviewing construction plans and documents, applies building code principles for life and property protection, supervises assigned personnel during plan checks, and performs related work as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex and advanced structural engineering and building code reviews of engineering calculations and plans submitted with applications for building permits to ensure conformance with International Code Council (ICC) model codes and related municipal codes.
• Maintain building plans and records related to the plan check function.
• Answer inquiries from engineers, architects, developers, contractors and the general public regarding City regulations and policies.
• Conduct field inspections as necessary and investigate field issues affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
• Assist at the counter by calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing both 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 external agencies, developers, and engineers.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate preliminary plans for communities including complex structures such as high-rise buildings, commercial developments, mixed use, residential tracts, and 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 checks on complex structures.
• Assist the Assistant Building Official and Building Official with administrative matters including personnel, policies, procedures, and systems review and revision.
• Perform structural observations in emergency or disaster response situations to ensure safe occupancy of buildings and structures.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil, structural engineering, or architecture, plus a certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer in the State of California.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience as a plan checker reviewing plans for conformance with ICC model codes and the California Building Standards Code.
• Registration in California as a Professional Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer is required.
• Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• CASp certification as a Certified Access Specialist through the Division of the State Architect (DSA).
• Experience performing electronic plan review services.