The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience as possible, as a resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Applications will be accepted and processed until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close without further notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. 
Under supervision, performs complex comprehensive architectural and engineering review of building construction plans for structural integrity and code compliance; participates in overseeing building activity to ensure public safety and compliance with codes and regulations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives general direction from the City's Building Official and/or higher level personnel.Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Under supervision, performs complex comprehensive architectural and engineering review of building construction plans for structural integrity and code compliance; participates in overseeing building activity to ensure public safety and compliance with codes and regulations.
Extensive consultation with engineers, architects, builders and the general public; reviews complex building construction plans for compliance with State regulations, model codes, local ordinances and accepted engineering practices.
Provide technical guidance and training to Building Inspectors in resolving structural and other problems that arise in the field; inspects residential, commercial, and industrial building projects at various stages for compliance with all pertinent codes, regulations, and ordinances; examines residential, commercial, and industrial plans submitted for a permit for compliance with the various codes, to include California Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Fire Code, State Energy Conservation Regulations, and local ordinances and state law
Prepares reports and correspondence; represents the Department at meetings as directed.
Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the city, including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of structural engineering design; building construction principles and practices, including familiarity with carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades; attributes and characteristics of building structure and construction practices in the City of Lodi.
California Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Fire Code, State Energy Conservation Regulations, and local codes and ordinances.
Safety and construction standards of the building construction industry; with increasingly detailed familiarity as job experience and training progress.
Detailed content of applicable codes, ordinances, and state laws.
Plan check, practices as applied to all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Ability to:
Under supervision, performs complex comprehensive architectural and engineering review of building construction plans for structural integrity and code compliance; participates in overseeing building activity to ensure public safety and compliance with codes and regulations.
Apply significant knowledge and follow proper techniques when examining plans and specifications and detect deviations from regulations and standard practice; enforce necessary regulations with firmness, fairness and tact.
Read and interpret building construction plans, specifications and model codes; inspects buildings (including residential, commercial, and industrial) at various stages of construction alteration, or repair; examines various types of plans and projects, to include building, site plans that are submitted for a permit
Prepare oral and written reports; maintain accurate records.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil or structural engineering, or closely related field.
Experience:
Three years of professional engineering experience performing plan checks or structural/architectural design work.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Civil or Structural Engineer issued by the State Board for Professional Engineers
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C) issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
FLSA Status: ExemptSelection Process: Only the best qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.
Apply: online at www.lodi.gov or in person at Human Resources Department, City Hall, Second Floor, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA. Telephone: 209/333-6704.
Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.
HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.
CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.
MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.
APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
SALARY - The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement. Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step.
HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Holiday - An average of 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation - 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Sick Leave - 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Administrative Leave - Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per calendar year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).
HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.
LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY - The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.
RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution. Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.