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THE POSITION
5% COLA increase effective July 2026
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.
The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for one Building Plans Examiner position as a collaborative member of the City's Planning and Development Services Department.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department is organized across three divisions: Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, Administration, and Code Enforcement. The Department provides several vital services to the Vallejo community, including long-range planning for future City development; processing building and land use applications; facilitating the development review process; issuing permits and inspecting for code compliance; facilitating green building practices; as well as other policy work as required.
THE CITY OF VALLEJO
The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo’s delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer’s market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America’s only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general direction, receive and check plans for buildings and structure for compliance with applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations; advise applicants for permits on possible modifications to conform with requirements.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single position classification performing plan reviews on a variety of structures including complex residential, commercial, and industrial plans. This position requires specialized knowledge and experience and often exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Chief Building Official
May provide guidance to administrative or technical staff
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.KNOWLEDGE OF:
Building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including California Title 24 Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
Complex principles and techniques of plans examining work.
Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Major types of building construction, materials, and methods
Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings
Relevant plan review software
ABILITY TO:
Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications, and building codes
Determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices
Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately
Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Experience and Education- Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience. Some plans examining experience is highly desirable.
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent with supplemental training or coursework in engineering, architecture, or construction.
License or Certificate:Possession of a valid class C driver’s license at the time of appointment
Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Building Inspector B2 Certificationor Building Plans Examiner B3 Certification is required at the time of appointment.
Possession of a valid Building Plans Examiner B3 certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment if using the Commercial Building Inspector B2 to meet the certification requirement.
Certification as a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is highly desirable.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Working Conditions/Physical Characteristics:
Incumbents must be able to perform physical tasks which may include prolonged sitting, standing walking, reaching, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination when using a computer keyboard or mobile data terminal. Near vision is required when writing reports and other documents, and far vision is required when in the field. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, carry and push tools and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. The job duties will expose the employee to the outdoors, which may include exposure to inclement weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, air contaminants and heavy traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
The Recruitment & Selection Process
1. Applications are due by5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 13, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.