SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER

SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER  Salary $4,510.40 - $5,484.80 Biweekly Location Riverside, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-7200-02 Department Community Development Division CD-BUILDING & SAFETY Opening Date 11/26/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions The Position HR Job Banner_cedd BS.jpg The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Plan Check Engineer to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months Under general direction, to supervise and perform complex and professional structural engineering work in the review of construction plans and documents or in the application of general building code principles for the protection of life and property; to supervise assigned personnel conducting plan checks; and to perform related work as required. Work Performed Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform complex and advanced professional structural engineering and building code review of engineering calculations and plans submitted with applications for building permits to determine conformance with International Code Council (ICC) model codes and related municipal codes. Maintain building plans and records as related to the Plan Check function. Answer questions from engineers, architects, developers, contractors and the general public regarding City regulations and policies. Conduct field inspections as necessary; investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations. Assist at the counter in calculating fees, issuing permits and dispensing 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 with outside agencies, developers and engineers. Review, analyze, and evaluate preliminary plans for the community including complex structures such as high-rise buildings, commercial developments, mixed use, residential tracts, 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 check on complex structures. Assist the Assistant Building Official and Building Official in related administrative matters which include personnel, policies, procedures and systems review and revision. Perform structural observations of buildings in matters related to emergency or disaster response to ensure safe occupancy of buildings and structures. Qualifications Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil, structural engineering, or architecture and possession of a certificate of registration as a professional civil engineer or structural engineer in the State of California. Experience: Three years of professional experience as a plan checker preparing and/or reviewing plans for conformance with International Code Council (ICC) model codes and California Code of Regulations, Title 24, the California Building Standards Code. Necessary Special Requirements Registration in California as a Professional Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer. Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Plans Examiner within 12 months. Highly Desired Qualifications CASp certification as a Certified Access Specialist through the Division of the State Architect (DSA). Experience performing electronic plan review services. Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire 3) Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer in the State of California. PLEASE NOTE: THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. Employer City of Riverside Address 3900 Main Street Riverside, California, 92522 Phone 951-826-5808 Website http://www.riversideca.gov