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Building Plans Examiner

City of Vallejo
$107,120.00 - $130,208.00 Annually
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United States, California, Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2026
Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE POSITION 5% COLA increase effective July 2026 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 candidates for one Building Plans Examiner position as a collaborative member of the City's Planning and Development Services Department. THE DEPARTMENT The Department is organized across three divisions: Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, Administration, and Code Enforcement. 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. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general direction, receive and check plans for buildings and structure for compliance with applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations; advise applicants for permits on possible modifications to conform with requirements. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single position classification performing plan reviews on a variety of structures including complex residential, commercial, and industrial plans. This position requires specialized knowledge and experience and often exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Chief Building Official May provide guidance to administrative or technical staff EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND 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. Provides counter support to the public; issue building permits and accept applications for permits; responds to questions regarding the City's building code requirements, policies, and procedures. Reviews plans, specifications and calculations of new construction, additions and alterations to residential, commercial and industrial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of the construction codes, ordinances and regulations. Examines plans and specifications for compliance with the building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other applicable codes. Reviews specifications and other exhibits submitted for plan check for compliance with acceptance criteria; accept eligible submittals for the plan review process. Recommends plans examining services goals and objectives; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for effective plan check services. Inspects industrial, commercial and complex residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations as required. Coordinates plans examining activities with other City departments and divisions. Confers with architects, contractors, builders and the general public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE OF: Building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including California Title 24 Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. Complex principles and techniques of plans examining work. Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations Major types of building construction, materials, and methods Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings Relevant plan review software ABILITY TO: Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications, and building codes Determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact Understand and carry out oral and written directions Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work 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: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience. Some plans examining experience is highly desirable. Education: Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent with supplemental training or coursework in engineering, architecture, or construction. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid class C driver's license at the time of appointment Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Building Inspector B2 Certification or Building Plans Examiner B3 Certification is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid Building Plans Examiner B3 certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment if using the Commercial Building Inspector B2 to meet the certification requirement. Certification as a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is highly desirable. 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. Working Conditions/Physical Characteristics:* 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 25 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. Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Recruitment & Selection Process 1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 13, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered. *NOTE:* If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. 2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of Monday, April 13, 2026 . 3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of April 20, 2026. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for Oral Panel Interview. 4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of May 11, 2026. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions. 5. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Jannah Lunar-Kaplli at (707) 648-5402 or send an email to: Jannah.Lunar-Kaplli@cityofvallejo.net no later than Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR TO HIRE The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.