Civil Engineer/senior Civil Engineer - Plan Check

City of Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach, California United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 30, 2024
  • Salary: See Position Description USD
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • Job Description

    Definition

    Come join the City of Newport Beach Community Development Department! Check out this video to see what working for the City of Newport Beach is like.

    The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the Community Development Department. Currently there is one flexibly staffed vacancy that may be filled at either the Civil Engineer - Plan Check or Civil Engineer, Senior - Plan Check level depending on the applicant's qualifications.

    SELECTION COMPONENTS:
    • Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of September 12 , 2024 . In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach their resume to their online application. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
    • Interview: Candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to an interview tentatively scheduled for the week of October 8, 2024.

    SALARY:
    • Civil Engineer - Plan Check: $8,717 - $12,887 Monthly
    • Senior - Civil Engineer Plan Check: $9,603 - $14,185 Monthly
    CAREER PATH:
    This position is part of the Plan Check series which includes: Associate Civil Engineer, Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, and Principal.

    SCHEDULE:
    This position may work a 5/40 or 4/10 schedule.

    RETIREMENT:

    The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

    Essential Duties

    Please see the online job specification or a more detailed description of essential duties.
    • Civil Engineer - Plan Check
    • Civil Engineer, Senior - Plan Check


    Qualifications

    Please see the online job specification or a more detailed description of essential duties.
    • Civil Engineer - Plan Check
    • Civil Engineer, Senior - Plan Check


    Experience & Education and License/Certificate

    A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Civil Engineer - Plan Check
    • Experience : Three years of experience checking building plans and/or multi-phased structural designs.
    • Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, structural engineering, or architecture.
    • License or Certificate : Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
      • Registration as a California Professional Engineer or Architect, depending on assignment.
      • Possession of or ability to obtain an ICC “Building Plans Examiner” certificate within six months of appointment.
    Civil Engineer, Senior - Plan Check
    • Experience : Four years of experience checking building plans and/or multi-phased structural designs.
    • Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, structural engineering, or architecture.
    • License or Certificate : Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
      • Depending on assignment:
        • Registration as a California Professional Engineer, Architect, Certified Engineering Geologist, or a Licensed Geotechnical Engineer, or equivalent.
        • Possession of or ability to obtain an ICC “Building Plans Examiner” certificate within six months of appointment.

    Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

    Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Newport Beach
    • City of Newport Beach

    The City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily. 

    Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities. 

    The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments.

       

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