Plans Examiner
SALARY: $5,214 - $6,275 p/month
FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Recruitment may close at any time.
THE POSITION
Assigned to the Development and Resource Management Department (DARM), an incumbent performs a combination plan review of complex and difficult single-family dwellings for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
One vacancy currently exists in the Development and Resource Management Department; however, the eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
THE REQUIREMENTS
These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify.
TO QUALIFY, an applicant must have:
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that gained as a Plans and Permit Technician with the City of Fresno and completion of 30 units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, drafting, construction or closely related field.
OR
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in architecture, engineering, drafting, construction, or closely related field, and one (1) year of plan review experience.
OR
EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION
One (1) year of experience in construction inspection of new single-family dwellings with the City of Fresno and a valid and current certification listed below:
ICBO certification as a Plans Examiner or Building Inspector for architectural specialty IAEI/ICBO certification as an Electrical Inspector for electrical specialty
IAMPO/ICBO certification as a Plumbing Inspector for plumbing specialty
Experience working at a counter reviewing plans will be a desirable for the Development and Resource Management Department.
If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Possession of a current certificate as a Plans Examiner or Building Inspector by a recognized code publishing organization such as the International Code Council (ICC), within two years of appointment.
Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of the following:
APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the oral examination. The selection will be based upon those applications which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.
ORAL EXAM - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related Oral Examination to evaluate each candidate's training, experience and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The Oral Exam is to be determined.
The City of Fresno reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of applicants or successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed test phase(s).
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Fresno welcomes applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry or disability. For more information please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.
Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT THE EXTERNAL APPLICATION LINK ON HANDSHAKE TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT CITY OF FRESNO EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.