DefinitionCome join the City of Newport Beach Community Development Department! Check out this video to see what working for the City of Newport Beach is like. The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the Community Development Department. Currently there is one flexibly staffed vacancy that may be filled at either the Civil Engineer - Plan Check or Civil Engineer, Senior - Plan Check level depending on the applicant's qualifications. SELECTION COMPONENTS: - Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of September 12 , 2024 . In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach their resume to their online application. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
- Interview: Candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to an interview tentatively scheduled for the week of October 8, 2024.
SALARY:
- Civil Engineer - Plan Check: $8,717 - $12,887 Monthly
- Senior - Civil Engineer Plan Check: $115,247 - $14,185 Monthly
CAREER PATH: This position is part of the Plan Check series which includes: Associate Civil Engineer, Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, and Principal.
SCHEDULE: This position may work a 5/40 schedule.
RETIREMENT: The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward the retirement benefit.
Essential DutiesPlease see the online job specification or a more detailed description of essential duties.
- Civil Engineer - Plan Check
- Civil Engineer, Senior - Plan Check
QualificationsPlease see the online job specification or a more detailed description of essential duties.
- Civil Engineer - Plan Check
- Civil Engineer, Senior - Plan Check
Experience & Education and License/CertificateA combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Civil Engineer - Plan Check
- Experience : Three years of experience checking building plans and/or multi-phased structural designs.
- Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, structural engineering, or architecture.
- License or Certificate : Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
- Registration as a California Professional Engineer or Architect, depending on assignment.
- Possession of or ability to obtain an ICC “Building Plans Examiner” certificate within six months of appointment.
Civil Engineer, Senior - Plan Check
- Experience : Four years of experience checking building plans and/or multi-phased structural designs.
- Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, structural engineering, or architecture.
- License or Certificate : Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
- Depending on assignment:
- Registration as a California Professional Engineer, Architect, Certified Engineering Geologist, or a Licensed Geotechnical Engineer, or equivalent.
- Possession of or ability to obtain an ICC “Building Plans Examiner” certificate within six months of appointment.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
