Senior Plan Check Engineer (Open-Competitive)

Description

This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be completed on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Applications received after April 17, 2025, may not be considered. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Under general supervision of the Building Official, the Senior Plan Check Engineer is responsible for a coordinated and efficient plan check process. In addition, he/she will examine structural calculations, specifications and construction plans for residential, commercial and industrial building projects.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring, assessing, coordinating, and "trouble-shooting" the overall plan check process so that it is operating efficiently.
  
• Examines plans and specifications for the construction, alteration and repair of residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures; ensures that plans meet the requirements of related building codes, regulations and restrictions; indicates corrections of structural deficiencies where required; conducts field inspections to ensure compliance.
  
• Responds to verbal and written inquiries; works at the public counter and responds to questions related to building codes; provides technical assistance and coordinates plan check activities with other City departments, external engineers, architects, and contractors, outside agencies, and the public; interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures; develops alternative methods to comply with requirements and restrictions; may inspect city facilities.
  
• Prepares comprehensive correction lists; reviews structural and energy design calculations; maintains files and records of specifications, calculations and other pertinent information related to submitted plans; ensures compliance with all federal and state requirements.
  
• Reviews and determines fees associated with development projects; issues permits.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of structural and civil engineering.
  
• Construction methods and materials.
  
• California Building Standards Code and related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including disabled access requirements, energy and environmental standards and the like.
  

Skill in:

• Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Interpreting and applying related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conducting field investigations.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meeting the public in situations requiring diplomacy and tact.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five (5) years increasingly responsible progressively experience checking construction plans of commercial, industrial, and residential structures.

Education: A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
  
• Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) and California Building Officials (CALBO) as a Building Plans Examiner within twelve months of hire.
  
• Due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle, must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license along with an acceptable driving record.
  

Supplemental Information

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the El Segundo Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Probationary Period:
All employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period in order to attain permanent status with the City of El Segundo.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (S&P)
Benefits Summary
Effective 10/1/2018 - 04/24/2023

Retirement:
Miscellaneous employees - PERS Tier I - 2%@55. PARS Supplemental Retirement Plan (.5@55) - members pay 100% of the PARS cost through payroll deduction. Plan closed to new bargaining unit members as of 10/1/12. PERS Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members pay 8% of pensionable income. Single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13. Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

Medical Contribution: The City provides health plans through CalPERS. The City contributes the minimum monthly amount statutorily required by the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). EffectiveJanuary 1, 2024, the City contribution is $1,750per month. Employees pay the balance of the medical premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Retiree Medical - City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Longevity Pay : Up to $449.38/month for 20 years of service.

Certification Pay : Up to $449.38/month with Department Head approval.

Bilingual Pay : Up to $224.69/month with Department Head approval.

Optical/Dental/Life and AD&D : City provides fully paid dental and optical insurance for the employee and all eligible dependents, up to $184.25 per month.

Flex Plan : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Life Insurance : $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates.

State Disability Insurance : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. Costs borne by union employees.

Long-Term Disability : City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary. Applies to non-job related occurrences. 60-day waiting period.

Holidays : 12 fixed paid holidays; Additional 10 or 9 hours of personal leave/ floating holiday per year according to employee assigned schedule.

Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6-10 years); 144 hours (11-15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave : Three (3) working days or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident.

Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $2,000/year for tuition and books.

Cell Phone Stipend : $80/month for employees who opt to use their own device in lieu of City-issued phone.

Uniform Allowance : $400/year for certain classes.

Other :Voluntary participation in Credit Union, Mission Square 457Deferred Compensation Program.

Revised: 1/11; 11/11; 12/11; 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 6/14; 1/16; 9/16; 1/17; 1/18; 12/19; 1/21; 8/22

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• City of El Segundo

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