Plans Examiner (Fire)

The Pasadena Fire Department is excited to announce an immediate opening for a Plans Examiner. Under general supervision, the Plans Examiner reviews construction drawings of building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans for residential and non-residential buildings both on and off the public counter and prepares comprehensive written plan review comments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an effective team player who combines technical expertise with superb analytical and organizational skills.
 

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. Fore more detailed information, please refer to the job description.

• Checks plans and specifications and structural calculations for residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings for compliance with California building and fire codes, Low Impact Development (LID), grading ordinances and other related county, state and federal laws.
• Serves the public at the permit counter on a regular basis; ensures that plans meet the requirements of related fire and building codes, regulations, and restrictions. 
• Requests corrections of deficiencies where required.
• Performs inspections of job sites to evaluate discrepancies between plans, specifications, and work completed.
• Consults with engineers, architects, contractors, or the public to discuss problems with initial plans and required changes.
• Performs field inspections in assistance to other work unit inspectors, or upon request of the Fire Marshal.
• Responds to verbal or written inquiries.
• Provides technical assistance to engineers, architects, contractors, other City personnel, and the public.
• Interprets and explains requirements and restrictions relative to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Develops alternative methods to comply with those requirements and restrictions.
• assists in researching and developing code changes or procedural changes to enhance customer services.
• Will assess damages to properties and turn in reports to the appropriate government agency before and after disaster events.
• Assists others in the performance of related tasks.

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents  the core competencies needed in success for this position. 

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data - Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
• Mathematical Facility - Performing computations and solving mathematical problems.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Presentation Skill - Formally delivering information to groups.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing.
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
• Professional Impact - Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Organizational Systems Thinking - Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or a related field.
• One year (two years preferred) of experience in structural design, architecture or fire plan checking.
• ICC certification as  a Fire Plans Examiner is required.
• California Engineer or Architect license desired.   

• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a  Plans Examiner.