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Marin County Community Development Agency: The Community Development Agency (CDA) has a long history of innovation and leadership. CDA is a multifunctional agency shaping many aspects of environment and communities, organized into five mission-oriented divisions: Planning, Building and Safety, Environmental Health Services, Housing and Federal Grants, and Sustainability. CDA’s mission is to promote, protect, and advance healthy, safe, and equitable communities.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) are announcing recruitment for the position of Building Plans Examiner. There is currently one (1) full-time (80 bi-weekly hours) vacancy.

Are you passionate about building safety, public service, and helping construction projects move forward with clarity and confidence Join a team where your expertise directly supports the community’s growth and well-being. As a Building Plans Examiner, you’ll play a vital role in reviewing architectural plans and construction documents to ensure compliance with local and state codes—and contribute to safe, sustainable, and successful development throughout the County of Marin.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate has:

Knowledge of: State and local building codes, including the California Building Standards Code, as well as applicable zoning, accessibility, and energy regulations.

Skill in: Preparing complete and code-compliant architectural or engineering construction documents or critically reviewing such documents for accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance.

Ability to: Work independently on complex plan reviews with minimal oversight, while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across planning, land development, environmental health services, and permitting divisions to support efficient, customer-focused project approvals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

- Principles and methods of residential, commercial and light industrial building construction.
- Properties, application and strength of various building materials.
- Building design and engineering technology.
- Building materials and practices in the structural, plumbing, or electrical construction field.
- Engineering mathematics including algebra, trigonometry, and plane and solid geometry.
- California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Codes.
- Related energy conservation, fire and life safety and disability access codes.
- County Code and Departmental programs and policies.
- Appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction.

Ability to:

- Interpret and apply codes, laws, rules, ordinances and policies.
- Perform detailed analyses and examination of building and construction designs, specifications, calculations and plans.
- Detect and explain deviations from codes and regulations.
- Make accurate mathematical computations related to simple engineering calculations.
- Determine loads and stresses on structural members and select beam size from tables and manuals.
- Use computers for permit tracking, data management and internet research.
- Organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Use sound, independent judgment within regulatory and procedural guidelines to solve problems.
- Prepare clear, concise and accurate written reports and correspondence.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, architects, building contractors, co-workers and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent to completion of two years of college or technical school training with major course work related to the plan checking, the construction trades or a field related to the work and two years of experience in either reviewing plans for compliance with codes and ordinances or in inspecting a variety of structures for such compliance and conformance to plans and specifications. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Consistent with California State law, certification by the International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent in plans examination, accessibility, or green building must be obtained within two years. Failure to obtain certification within two years may result in release from employment. Certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Additional Requirements: Must complete a minimum of 45 hours of qualified continuing education in every three-year period with at least 8 hours regarding disability access requirements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6946.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) are announcing recruitment for the position of Building Plans Examiner. There is currently one (1) full-time (80 bi-weekly hours) vacancy. Are you passionate about building safety, public service, and helping construction projects move forward with clarity and confidence Join a team where your expertise directly supports the community’s growth and well-being. As a Building Plans Examiner, you’ll play a vital role in reviewing architectural plans and construction documents to ensure compliance with local and state codes—and contribute to safe, sustainable, and successful development throughout the County of Marin. ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate has: Knowledge of: State and local building codes, including the California Building Standards Code, as well as applicable zoning, accessibility, and energy regulations. Skill in: Preparing complete and code-compliant architectural or engineering construction documents or critically reviewing such documents for accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance. Ability to: Work independently on complex plan reviews with minimal oversight, while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across planning, land development, environmental health services, and permitting divisions to support efficient, customer-focused project approvals. QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of: - Principles and methods of residential, commercial and light industrial building construction. - Properties, application and strength of various building materials. - Building design and engineering technology. - Building materials and practices in the structural, plumbing, or electrical construction field. - Engineering mathematics including algebra, trigonometry, and plane and solid geometry. - California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Codes. - Related energy conservation, fire and life safety and disability access codes. - County Code and Departmental programs and policies. - Appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction. Ability to: - Interpret and apply codes, laws, rules, ordinances and policies. - Perform detailed analyses and examination of building and construction designs, specifications, calculations and plans. - Detect and explain deviations from codes and regulations. - Make accurate mathematical computations related to simple engineering calculations. - Determine loads and stresses on structural members and select beam size from tables and manuals. - Use computers for permit tracking, data management and internet research. - Organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines. - Use sound, independent judgment within regulatory and procedural guidelines to solve problems. - Prepare clear, concise and accurate written reports and correspondence. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, architects, building contractors, co-workers and the public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Equivalent to completion of two years of college or technical school training with major course work related to the plan checking, the construction trades or a field related to the work and two years of experience in either reviewing plans for compliance with codes and ordinances or in inspecting a variety of structures for such compliance and conformance to plans and specifications. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES - Consistent with California State law, certification by the International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent in plans examination, accessibility, or green building must be obtained within two years. Failure to obtain certification within two years may result in release from employment. Certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Additional Requirements: Must complete a minimum of 45 hours of qualified continuing education in every three-year period with at least 8 hours regarding disability access requirements. IMPORTANT INFORMATION For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6946. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your Government. Jobs.com account to view these emails. Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

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