Building Inspector- Plans Examiner (Extra Help)

Now Hiring: Building Inspector Plans Examiner (Extra Help) The City of Martinez is seeking ICC-certified professionals to support plan review and building inspections. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity for those with public counter and code compliance experience. Join us and help build a safer Martinez!
DESCRIPTION:
To review building plans & specifications for routine structures and building systems compliance primarily for residential buildings, alterations and repair; to assist at the public counter by providing technical support; and to investigate and secure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, standards, plans and specifications.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED:
General supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official.

Flexible hours up to 29 hours/week. Maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year. This position is not eligible for City benefits.
Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill1522).

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs full plan review of all plans and documents, both residential and commercial, for overall compliance with all applicable adopted codes including but not limited to the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electric Code, ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, City ordinances, State requirements relating to barrier-free review and asbestos surveys.

• Ensures compliance with life safety issues, including such items as determining exiting requirements, occupancy classification and construction type determinations and applying various other adopted code regulations to submitted construction plans.

• Determined compliance with State requirements relating to construction plans; verifies construction plans comply with local amendments.

• Responsible for updating digital project application submittals and entering other data into the system.

• Responds to customer inquiries via telephone and email regarding codes and code interpretation.

• Reviews sign permit applications, input plan review data to prepare for permit approval and/or issuance, calculates permit fees, and notifies customers of permit approval and associated fees due.

• Reviews residential, commercial and industrial plans for substantial compliance with all applicable codes and other state and local regulations.

• Prepares and submits various reports regarding permits to outside agencies as needed.

• Provides technical assistance to developers, architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, utility providers, and City staff on matters regarding codes, ordinances, permit submittal process, accessibility, and permit fee calculations.

• Performs related work as required, including but not limited to occasional field review/inspections for construction compliance as needed.

• Maintains and updates files and systems.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

• Building and construction knowledge of materials, methods, zoning codes and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Technical and administrative aspects of all phases of building plan reviews, inspections, codes, contractor licenses and qualifications necessary to obtain them.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the adopted Model Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
• Procedures, principles and techniques of plan review and examination work.
• Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, and residential buildings.
• Research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.
• Writing and information gathering communicating effectively with others in writing and verbally as indicated by the needs of the audience and knowing how to find information.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands while meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• City and Community and Economic Development Department policies and procedures.

Ability To:

• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper examination techniques.
• Detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications, and building codes.
• Advise on requirements for residential, commercial buildings.
• Provide technical assistance to other building examination staff in assigned area of specialization.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Determine whether construction systems conform to City code requirements.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; analyze technical plans, specifications and reports; prepare technical reports; know, understand, interpret and explain department and program policies, procedures, rules, codes, laws and operational procedures; evaluate and solve building and code problems/issues taking appropriate course of action; remember various building/construction rules and codes.
• Learn to interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; apply City codes and policies regarding building and zoning.
• Learn to determine if construction systems conform to City code regulations.
• Locate, read and interpret building plans, maps, engineering calculations, soil reports, project specifications and industrial blue prints.
• Make engineering and mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; understand and · carry out oral and written directions
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Martinez community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
5 years of plan review or inspection experience (30 college units with major course work in Building Technology, Construction Management or a related field may be substituted for 1 year of the required experience).
A minimum of 3 years working as a Plans Examiner in a jurisdiction, including front counter work with the public.

Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented with related college courses.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a Code Certification issued by the International Code Conference (ICC) as a Residential Plans Examiner and Residential Building Inspector and at least one of the following disciplines, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Inspector. Registration as an Architect or Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California (For an Architect or Engineer, certification by the ICC or CALBO as a Residential Building Plans Examiner is required within 6 months of employment). Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment and must be maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application Screening:
Applications, resumes, supplemental questionnaire and/ or other required documentation will be evaluated on a comparative basis. Those individuals whose materials best indicate possession of the stated requirements, may be invited to continue to the next step in the selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
All applicants are required to complete the questionnaire. This questionnaire will be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.

Tentative first review of applications: July 10, 2025

Supplemental Information: DISABLED APPLICANTS: The Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Please advise the Division of any special needs in advance of the examination.

VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY:
As mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all candidates offered employment after November 6, 1986, must provide written proof that establishes identity and eligibility to work in the United States. This is accomplished by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and producing acceptable documents including but not limited to, United States Passport; State-issued Driver's License; Social Security Card; Birth Certificate; other acceptable documents that establish identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

THE CITY OF MARTINEZ HAS ADOPTED ORDINANCE 1057 C.S. WHICH PROVIDES EMPLOYEES WITH A SMOKE-FREE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EITHER AN EXPRESSED OR AN IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE CITY OF MARTINEZ IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITIES IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.