Plan Check Engineer

Description
Do you have a civil engineer or architect registration and want to make a significant impact in your community? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you in the Planning & Development Department.

We are currently accepting applications to fill one full-time Plan Check Engineer vacancy in Santa Barbara. The current vacancy is in the Planning and Development Department.

This employment list may also be used for future Plan Check Engineer vacancies. Please select all of the locations you are willing to work for current and future vacancies on the job application.

THE POSITION: Under direction, performs complex professional civil engineering work, which may include supervision of engineering or plan checking technical staff; and performs related work as required.

For more information on the Planning and Development Department, please visit us at: .

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Extensive plan check or design experience of buildings with various occupancy types for compliance to the California Building Codes, including energy conservation and disabled accessibility.
• Structural design experience or structural plan check of various structural systems.
• Skill as a team player with outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to direct, supervise, mentor and manage support staff.

Examples of Duties

• Reviews construction drawings and engineering specifications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with building, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy conservation, and disabled access codes and local building regulations;
• Performs complex engineering calculations and analyses to check engineering calculations provided by applicants;
• Recommends plan changes to applicants in order to bring drawings and specifications into compliance with state and local building codes and ordinances;
• Advises professional engineers, architects, and others concerning code requirements, engineering, and planning problems arising in the preliminary design of buildings and structures and plan checkers in the resolution of complex structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy conservation, and disabled access problems;
• Develops and recommends to the Building Official changes to the Santa Barbara County Building Code to bring it into compliance with changes in the state codes;
• Assists in establishing and/or revising departmental policies due to changes in methods of construction or field applications of the codes;
• Plans, schedules, and evaluates work of assigned staff; trains departmental staff in application of new codes, policies, and procedures.

Employment Standards

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture AND possession of a Professional Civil Engineer OR Architect registration in the State of California, AND:

1. Three years of increasingly responsible professional residential and commercial building design experience; OR,
2. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities and professional registration.

Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment.

Knowledge of: principles and practices of civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering; advanced mathematics and their application to structural engineering and plan check work; applicable residential, commercial, and industrial building construction codes; structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, disabled access, and energy conservation requirements; and building construction practices, methods, and materials; computer applications related to area assigned.

Ability to: read, interpret, and apply building codes and regulations to architectural drawings and engineering specifications; analyze and evaluate facts and exercise independent judgment to solve or recommend effective solutions to building and code problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, engineers, builders, inspectors, and the general public; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; make structural calculations necessary to determine the adherence to structural plans to code requirements; plan, assign, coordinate, organize, and prioritize work; train and supervise staff; operate a personal computer including specialized software application programs; and supervise the work of subordinates. Supplemental Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by email during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, please to learn more.

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and, at the discretion of the CEO, can provide flexible relocation assistance, housing and student loan offsets, cash incentives, and/or vacation and sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Erin Kuhn, Employment Analyst II - erkuhn@countyofsb.org