Description
The City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department seeks a highly qualified and customer savvy Plans Examiner II to conduct architectural and structural plan checks. The Plans Examiner II will perform professional and technical plan checking of residential, multiple dwelling, industrial and commercial building plans for structural soundness and conformity with pertinent building and safety ordinances and related regulations; and to perform a variety of plan checking tasks. Candidates must have professional journey level experience in all California building safety codes and standards, supplemented by college level coursework in engineering, construction management. Possession of a Plans Examiner Certificate from any national or regional agency is required within twelve (12) months of appointment and is a condition of continued employment in this classification. While our Plans Examiners review all scopes of work as noted above, ideal candidates will possess architectural and structural plan check experience from a municipal planning agency.
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Building Division team as we continue to work hand and hand with OC Vibe as they progress with their $4 Billion Entertainment and Housing Development. In addition to the excitement around the ocV!BE project we continue to partner with the Disneyland Resort on their in-park capital improvement projects and the upcoming Disneyland Forward development. Anaheim is an exciting, challenging, and forward-thinking City in which to work. The Plans Examiner II will need to be creative in reviewing and approving unique and thoughtfully designed projects.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Plans Examiner II: This is the full journey level class within the Plans Examiner series. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed, and have prior journey-level experience.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Perform technical plan checking of residential, commercial and industrial building plans and designs for overall code compliance, which may include fire and life safety, structural safety requirements including earthquake and wind load stress determination, energy, and accessibility requirements.
Respond to inquiries from engineers, architects, designers and the public regarding the interpretation of technical code requirements, including fire and life safety, structural safety, energy, and accessibility requirements as well as any specific City building standards.
Advise permit applicants, engineers, designers or architects whose plans are not in conformance with required codes and indicate where designs do not comply with code requirements and regulations.
Conduct field inspections as required; advise Building Division personnel and other City staff regarding structural, energy, accessibility issues and code interpretations.
Coordinate plan check activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
Evaluate construction plans for the issuance of permits and collection of applicable fees.
Research records and files for public dissemination and plan review data collection; develop written reports and generate correspondence as required.
Accurately, input work and records into computerized system(s) for tracking and reporting of records and work.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience: Professional journey level experience in all California building safety codes and standards, supplemented by college level coursework in engineering, construction management, or a related field; a Bachelor's degree is desirable.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of disabled access, life safety, structural engineering; building construction and design practices, fire rated construction, methods and materials at an advanced level; complex pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including the California building safety codes and any applicable local regulations and ordinances; and customer service principles and practices.
Ability to: Review and check the more complex plans and specifications for buildings and construction and determine compliance of plans with codes and regulations; interpret code requirements and respond to technical questions; provide lists of areas and elements that require modification of plans to ensure compliance with established codes; resolve plan review issues with property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers and others, while exercising tact, diplomacy and good customer service practices; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License or Certificate: Valid California driver's license. Possession of a Plans Examiner Certificate from any national or regional agency is required within twelve (12) months of appointment and is a condition of continued employment in this classification. Registration as a Professional Engineer desirable.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION
Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5pm. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
The selection process will consist of a minimum of an oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
