Plans Examiner I - Turlock Engineering Dept

The City of Turlock is currently accepting applications for the position of Plans Examiner I. The Plans Examiner is responsible for the review of building plans and specifications of routine and complex structure and building systems compliance. The incumbent will also assist at the public counter by providing technical support and to investigate and secure compliance with the applicable laws, ordinances, codes, standards, plans and specifications.
 
This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, evening and weekend assignments. 

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees serve a one (1) year probationary period.  
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 
 
This is considered the entry level in the professional Plans Examiner series. Positions assigned to this class perform the more routine and standardized tasks.  It is expected that the knowledge and skills of the incumbent will be enhanced through a comprehensive orientation program, which leads to performing increasingly responsible work with minimal direct supervision.
  
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED: 
 
General supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official, or Senior Plans Examiner. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level Plans Examiner personnel.