Building Engineering Plans Examiner - Associate Civil Engineer

Salary : $108,916.70 - $132,387.84 Annually

Location : Fairfield, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-00010

Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date: 01/23/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: FGMA

DescriptionA national search is underway to attract highly qualified candidates to join the City's Building Division!This recruitment is being led by Public Service Search, LLC.Click here to view the job brochure. For questions, please contact Craig Southerland at *** or via email at This is an open and continuous recruitment and may close without notice, at any time. Please apply for immediate consideration.ABOUT FAIRFIELDThe City of Fairfield is situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento, the State's capital. Fairfield offers an inviting mix of rural and suburban lifestyles and easy access to all of the urban amenities associated with two of the nation's most dynamic metropolitan regions. Residents here enjoy vibrant, safe, clean, affordable and diverse communities with robust commerce, and thriving businesses. Fairfield exudes respect for its heritage and holds a prosperous vision for its future. With its strategic location, growing housing communities, natural and human resources, and quality of life, Fairfield is entering the 21st Century with a promising future as the place to live, learn, work and play.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Fairfield is recruiting for a Building Engineering Plans Examiner - Associate Civil Engineer. This position will review plans and associated calculations/specifications for building construction, improvement, changes of use and alterations for compliance with applicable building codes and regulations.

Under general direction from the Chief Building Official or other management staff, the Building Engineering Plans Examiner - Associate Civil Engineer will exercise technical and functional supervision to support personnel. The Building Division is part of the city's Community Development Department.

The city is seeking an energetic and experienced candidate whose character reflects the values of the city. The successful candidate should be a collaborative, adaptable, and open-minded individual who learns quickly, leads by example, and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. The individual should have confidence in their ability to communicate effectively. The ideal candidate should also be a mindful leader who cares for their associates and brings a passion for chasing excellence.

This classification is represented by the Fairfield General Management Association ("FGMA") and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 5.5% Base Wage Increase: July 2024
• CalPERS Pension Eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $4,000/Year
• Generous contributions towards Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retiree Health Savings Plans
• City-Paid Life Insurance
• 144.86 Hours of Personal Leave annually, which is 100% Cashable (in addition to generous Vacation and Sick Leave accrual rates)
• 10.40% City contribution to 401(a) Deferred Compensation account with 4.10% mandatory employee contribution in addition to an employee-optional 457 account
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• Two (2) years of professional civil engineering experience equivalent to an Assistant Civil Engineer with the City of Fairfield or three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience are required. Experience in the public sector, project management, contract administration, consultant selection, regulatory permitting, designing, constructing and / or maintaining municipal infrastructure is highly desirable.

• Three (3) years of professional civil / structural engineering experience in the review of plans and specifications and/or the analysis and design of residential, commercial and industrial buildings is required. Supervisory experience is desirable.

• Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid Class C California Driver's License are required.
• Current registration as a civil engineer in the State of California is required.

• In addition to the above, possession of a valid ICC (International Code Council) Plans Examiner Certificate is highly desirable and required within one (1) year of hire date.
• Certification as a California CASp (Certified Access Specialist) is highly desirable.

• Meet with land developers, contractors, realtors, and consultant engineers and architects to explain City land development and building requirement policies.
• Review subdivision final maps to insure compliance with State and City requirements and adherence to good engineering practice.
• Prepare plans showing improvements to be made on specifications for City construction projects including street, water mains, park buildings, and storm drainage pipes construction.
• Plan, assign, and direct the work of professional and subprofessional engineering staff in the planning and design of public works projects.
• Direct the work of engineering survey crews.
• Compile estimates, contract provisions and specifications.
• Confer with subordinates on problems of design, materials and processes proposed in connection with new construction or major repairs.
• Supervise the maintenance of files and records pertaining to subdivisions and public works construction plans.
• Prepare written reports when required.
• Review plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineers and subdividers.
• Prepare and review various studies and surveys.
• Prepare plans, specifications and estimates for assigned projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Monitor, prioritize and perform plan and calculation reviews for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, both for new construction and remodel / alteration work. Compare construction documents with applicable code requirements and identify discrepancies and deficiencies.
• Review and interpret plans and specifications for residential, commercial and industrial construction; determine compliance with.