THE POSITIONLive, Work, Learn and Play in Rancho Cordova, your All-America City!Advance your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
The City of Rancho Cordova's Building and Safety Division focuses on creating safe and livable communities for our residents and businesses. The Division ensures that every residential or business building is safe and updated to current building requirements to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare.
The City is accepting applications for the position of
Senior Building Plans Examine r in the
Building and Safety Division with the Community Development Department and is looking for a collaborative, flexible and detail-oriented team player who is up for the challenge of making a difference. Our staff is committed to the vision of making Rancho Cordova a caring and vibrant community that values diversity, partnerships, opportunity and fun. Our team strives to make a difference every day in the lives of our residents and businesses in Rancho Cordova.
If this sounds like you and a team/environment that you would thrive in, then
apply today!
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA - Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
- CalPERS Retirement.
- Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.
The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe
Senior Building Plans Examiner duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Examine and review plans and specifications submitted for residential production homes, single family dwellings, multi-unit residential, commercial and commercial industrial buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
- Review plans and calculations to ensure appropriate use of materials and construction installations.
- Perform field inspections and assist field inspectors and other staff with complex or unusual requirements for residential and other structures.
- Prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of activities and procedures.
- Assist at the public counter in calculating fees, issuing permits, and dispensing general and technical information.
- Provide training to the Building & Safety Division staff.
- Answer questions from homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding the City's policies and procedures, related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Coordinate with other City departments, divisions, and outside regulatory agencies.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: - Equivalent to the completion of thirty (30) units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, architecture, or a related field.
Experience: - Three (3) years of experience comparable to a Building Plans Examiner II at the City of Rancho Cordova, or five (5) years of increasingly complex plan review and building inspection experience.
License or Certificate(s) :- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
- Possession of the following valid ICC certifications:
- ICC Building Plans Examiner certification.
- ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification or equivalent.
- ICC Commercial Combination Inspector certification or equivalent.
A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTSRequires the mobility to work in the field and walk over rough and uneven surfaces and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time; use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to inspect electrical wiring; smell to detect gas or sewage leaks; touch to determine hot and cold water fixtures; manual dexterity to operate calculators, cameras, computers, grasp tools, hand-held printers and inspect electrical devices; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds such as plans, tools, files, books or boxes of paper for distances up to 100 feet; travel from job site to job site operating and sitting in vehicle; bend, squat, kneel and twist while performing field work; climb ladders into attics or crawl under raised floors; walk on roofs, including sloped roofs; exposure to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; and exposure to various types of weather during field work including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
FLSA - Exempt status
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the City’s application process.
HumanResources@CityofRanchoCordova.org
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARYCALPERS RetirementTier 1: Employees hired prior to December 31, 2012, and "Classic Members" hired subsequently with less than a six month break in service, are provided 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. City employees pay the full 8% of their base pay toward this retirement benefit.
Tier 2: Due to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Assembly Bill 340), new MISC members hired after January 1, 2013, or "Classic Members" with a break in service of more than 6 months, are eligible for the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement formula and are required to pay a 7.75% contribution toward the PERS benefit. (Note: the employee contribution will change as the cost of the benefit changes, since the employee is required to pay half the normal cost.)
1959 Survivor Benefit (Indexed Level) - The 1959 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of members who die while actively employed. The monthly benefit payable to survivors in the Indexed Level increases by 2% eachyear. Benefit amounts as of 2024 are $804, $1,608 and $2,413 for 1, 2, or 3 eligible survivors.
457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan - City will contribute $23.08 per pay period into the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan onbehalf of the employee.
- City will match up to 3% of the base salary for employees who participate in the 457 plan. City match is placed in a 401(a) plan. There is no vesting period.
- Employees may also voluntarily participate in the 401(a) defined contribution retirement program; however, election must be made upon hire and is irrevocable during employment with the city.
Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision) - The City offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly medical stipend the employee may apply toward premiums for medical, dental and vision.
- $2,156 Family level benefit
- $1,807 Employee+1
- $1,062 Employee only
Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and/or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300.If you do not need to purchase medical, dental or visionbenefits from the City, you are eligible for a total of $300 cash in lieu per month.
Medical Benefits
Retiree Health - CalPERS plans made available and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan.In 2024, the retiree medicalcontribution is $157.00 per month.The retiree medical contribution will continue to increase until it is equal to the minimum contribution required by CalPERS for the employer to pay on behalf of an employee.
Dental -Delta Dental PPO
- Deductibles $50 per person each calendar year
- Maximums $1,500 - $2,500 per person each calendar year
- Preventative services - 100% covered
- Basic services - 80% covered
- Major services - 50% covered
- Waiting Period(s) - None
Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical FSA for the plan year is $3,200(maximum)
- Dependent Care FSA for the plan year is $5,000 (maximum)
Universal Time Off (UTO) - vacation and sick leave combined.
Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to80 hours in fiscal year 23/24.
Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.
Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.
Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.
Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy.
- Life price per $1,000 $0.109
- AD&D price per $1,000 $0.205
Long Term Disability - LTD price per $100 $0.0145
- 60% of earnings up to $7,500
- 90 day benefit waiting period
Social Security - No
Employees do not pay into and earn credit toward future benefits in Social Security, since the City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan.
Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family. Includes concierge, financial and legal services.
Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.
Updated January 2024
Closing Date/Time: 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
