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- 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
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Plan Check Engineer
455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California 95035 United States CITY OF MILPITAS, CA Full Time $137,403.24 - $167,100.18 Annually Mar 06, 2025
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CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
Located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees therole of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services. Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household incomeexceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County. Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently openedBART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services. The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-timeemployees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, andtraffic.
Job Description
Definition
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
THE FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DATE IS APRIL 11, 2025
The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity, quality schooling, and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants, and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley”. Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose, Milpitas has blossomed into one of the world’s premier computer and semiconductor producers.
To learn more, visit This Is Milpitas.
The ideal candidate for Plan Check Engineer with our Office of Building Safety will possess strong technical background in structural engineering and/or building life safety in a wide range of residential and commercial projects. This candidate will be proactive, customer service-oriented, and a team player and demonstrates effective communication skills. Analytical skills, initiative, independent judgment, along with strong time management and attention to detail, are key attributes for success in this role.
Under general supervision, the Plan Check Engineer performs plan examination to ensure compliance with building codes, applicable laws, State regulations, City ordinances, acceptable engineering practices, and nationally recognized standards; assists in permit processing and confers with field inspectors in resolving code-related problems.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey-level classification where the incumbents possess the applicable educational and training background, appropriate certificates and licenses in the field, as well as practical work experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED- Receives general supervision from the Plan Review Manager.
- May exercise indirect supervision over technical staff.
For the complete Job Description, please click here: Plan Check Engineer
*This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position. Internal applications will be reviewed after the closing date on March 19, 2025, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. Internal qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group (ProTech). External applicants will not be considered until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:- Perform independent plans examinations on building and other disciplines concerning the construction or alteration of industrial, commercial, and residential structures to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
- Check complex plans and calculations to determine loading and adequacy of design to meet earthquake, wind load, and structural requirements.
- Perform independent analysis as required.
- Answer questions and provide information to architects, engineers, contractors, and owners regarding building, , mechanical, plumbing, electrical code requirements, application of various codes, and structural requirements.
- Check plans for conformance to non-structural items such as building classification and occupancy, egress, accessibility, energy conservation regulations, green building code requirements, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical code requirements.
- Conduct field inspections as needed and advise Building Inspectors regarding structural and other code-related issues arising in the field.
- Train technical counter staff to check plans for completeness.
- Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, records, and files regarding plan check activities.
- Coordinate plan reviews with other departments as necessary.
- Stay informed regarding building codes, new building construction methods and materials.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings, stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the assigned filed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience performing structural and architectural plan check reviews.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or a related field.
License or Certificate:- Must possess professional registration as an Architect, Civil, or Engineer in the State of California;
- Must possess or obtain an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certification within 12 months of appointment;
- Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE- Civil and/or Structural Engineering
- Architectural design
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
General office environment; sit and/or stand for long periods of time, repetitive keyboarding; reach, squat, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds; able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.
Supplemental Information
THE FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DATE IS APRIL 11, 2025
Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 21, 2025
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.ProTech members participate both in CalPERS, and the LIUNA pension fund. The current cost of the LIUNA pension fund is $1.39/hour.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.
VACATION
Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation based on years of service.
HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
FITNESS PROGRAM
Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.
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