Plans Examiner (Fire)

Job Description:

Plans Examiner (Fire)

Description

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.

The Position

The current vacancy within the Napa County Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for reviewing and approving fire-related construction documents to ensure compliance with pertinent codes and ordinances; and to provide assistance to the public with respect to the permitting process, code application, and code interpretation. The department is currently seeking to enhance in-house plan check capabilities and is looking for a candidate with experience in plan review related to the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA).

The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following qualities :

• Knowledge and expertise in understanding of local, state, and national fire codes and regulations.
• Plans examination skills and ability to review architectural and engineering plans, ensuring compliance and safety requirements.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply codes, standards, and regulations effectively.
• Detail-oriented and attention to detail review plans, calculations, and specifications for accuracy and compliance. Able to identify any potential deficiencies or safety concerns and provide clear and concise feedback to applicants.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to articulate code requirements, explain deficiencies to applicants and collaborate with architectures, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Scheduled salary increases and Winter Time Off (WTO):

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/25
• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
• 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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 years of experience in building construction or engineering work which involved an understanding of building plans, codes and engineering calculations. At least one year of the three years of experience must have been in the public sector. Candidates with extensive experience specifically related to fire protection and life safety systems are highly desirable. An understanding of Fire Suppression Systems plans and calculations, overall concepts of Fire and Life Safety (FLS), as well as applicable Fire Codes and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards highly desirable.

Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Course work in building or construction inspection, planning, land use, engineering or closely related field is highly desirable. Course work in fire science/technology or drafting/architecture is highly desirable.

License or Certificate:* Consistent with California State law must be certified as a Plans Examiner by the International Code Council (ICC) or must obtain such certification within one year of employment. Failure to obtain certification within one year may result in an extension of probation and/or and possible release from employment during the extended probation. Alternatively, applicants may be credentialed architects licensed in the State of California in accordance with Section 5500 of the Business and Professions Code or professional engineers licensed in the State of California in accordance with Section 6700 of the Business and Professions Code. DSA CASp certification is desirable.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

*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 Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Application Deadline 5:00pm PDT SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 Application Screening The week of September 23, 2024 Supplemental Question Scoring By September 30, 2024.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interview Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 7, 2024.
The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

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Benefits: Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.

ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$103,396.80 - $123,822.40 Annually