Plan Check Engineer

5% COLA increase effective July 2025
5% COLA increase effective July 2026

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THE POSITION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking a candidate for one Plan Check Engineer position, as a collaborative member of the City's Planning and Development Services department.

The ideal Plan Check Engineer candidate will perform professional engineering work in analyzing, checking, and approving building plans and specifications of large or complex buildings and structures; reviews building plans and specifications for structural design and compliance with applicable building and safety codes, related laws, ordinances, and regulations; inspects buildings for conformance to codes and compliance with approved plans; and performs other related work as assigned.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Planning and Development Services Department is organized across three divisions: Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, and Administration. The Department provides several vital services to the Vallejo community, including long-range planning for future City development; processing building and land use applications; facilitating the development review process; issuing permits and inspecting for code compliance; facilitating green building practices; as well as other policy work as required.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official.

Responsibilities may include direct or indirect supervision over assigned staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Reviews permit applications, plans, calculations, and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with structural design, grading, soil reports, energy standards, accessibility standards, safety standards and general conformity to applicable ordinances, laws, and state building codes.

Consults with architects, engineers, designers, property owners, and contractors regarding structural and safety requirements of building design; answers questions and gives instructions to architects, engineers, contractors and others regarding building requirements and requirements for compliance standards; issues permits after plan review approval.

Assists the Chief Building Official in developing and revising operational procedures and systems especially for plan checking; may provide functional supervision to technical and office personnel related to assignments.

Performs complex field inspections for all types of construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations, as necessary.

Performs investigation of field problems relating to building code compliance; collects the necessary data to develop recommendations; meets with the appropriate parties to discuss implementation of recommendations; consults with architects, engineers and contractors concerning code requirements and building design; seeks to solve engineering problems as necessary.

Provides engineering information, including requirements related to applicable building and safety codes and related laws and ordinances; arranges and participates in meetings with other engineers, developers and the general public on related plan checking engineering problems; may attend and present information at public meetings.

Performs investigations of existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or need for maintenance or repair as assigned.

Checks plans and specifications for earthquake, wind, and structural load design for buildings, structures, machinery, and equipment.

Prepares structural calculations and cost estimates.

Formulates recommendations regarding use of consultants and monitors performance and consulting contracts.

Assists in resolving disputes between building inspection staff and developers, contractors, architects, engineers and the general public in relation to plan checking.

Prepares and maintains forms, records, reports, and special studies relative to plan checking and inspection activity; keeps informed of new building design and construction methods and materials.

May act as the Chief Building Official in his/her absence. May assist supervisor by planning work assignments and providing instruction to other employees.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern principles, methods, and practices of civil or structural engineering, including the strength, properties and uses of materials in building construction.

Applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations governing building construction, including state and federal laws and regulations.

Uniform building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, fire, accessibility, and housing laws, ordinances, and codes.

Legal procedures involved in code enforcement.

Safe work practices; management and supervisory principles and practices; computer usage and related applications.

ABILITY TO:

Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.

Examine and correct building plans, calculations and specifications in a uniform and accurate manner.

Make structural calculations necessary to determine the adherence of structural plans to code requirements.

Perform complex field inspections of construction sites.

Interpret, apply and explain construction-related codes, regulations and policies.

Communicate building inspection requirements, policies and decisions to the public in a courteous and effective manner.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff, public officials, engineers, architects, construction professionals, outside agencies and the public.

Provide technical assistance to building division staff related to plan checking.

Make structural calculations necessary to determine the adherence of structural plans to code requirements.

Make accurate arithmetical computations.

Evaluate and improve systems and procedures related to the building division.

Maintain records and prepare clean and comprehensive reports and correspondence on administrative and technical issues.

Analyze plans and detect code violations.

Effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Experience and Education - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of progressive experience in an engineering discipline (e.g., structural, architectural, or civil) including the checking of building plans for compliance with legal requirements, and some experience in inspection work related to building code compliance.

Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in civil or structural engineering, or a closely related field.

License or Certificate:
Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a safe driving record are required.
Possession of a current and valid Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is required.
Possession of an International Code Council (I.C.C.) Plans Examiner Certificate is highly desired, and will be required in order to pass probation.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Working Conditions
Most of the work of this class is performed indoors; however, some field work may be performed. Incumbents must be able to perform physical tasks which may include prolonged sitting, standing walking, reaching, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination when using a computer keyboard or mobile data terminal. Near vision is required when writing reports and other documents, and far vision is required when in the field. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, carry and push tools and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds is also required. The job duties will expose the employee to the outdoors, which may include exposure to inclement weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, air contaminants and heavy traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

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