PLANS EXAMINER

City of Torrance

PLANS EXAMINER (REISSUE)

SALARY

$8,061.73 - $10,294.27 Monthly

LOCATION

Torrance, CA

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-time

JOB NUMBER

25043530

DEPARTMENT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

OPENING DATE

07/29/2026

SALARY

$8,061.73 - $10,294.27 Monthly

LOCATION

Torrance, CA

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-time

JOB NUMBER

25043530

DEPARTMENT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

OPENING DATE

07/29/2026

DESCRIPTION

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Plans Examiner to be a part of the Community Development Team!

The Department

The  Community Development Department oversees and initiates plans for: economic growth; commercial, industrial, and residential development and re-development; zoning; code enforcement; permitting; and building inspections. The Department has 70 employees over 10 different divisions: Administration, Development Services, Environmental & Noise Abatement, Downtown, Housing, GIS, Plan Check, Building Inspection, Engineering, and Permit Center.

The Division

The main purpose of the Building and Safety Division is to protect and promote public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancyof buildings and structures. To accomplish this purpose, the Building and Safety Divisionprovides inspections for new construction, buildings and remodeling of structures for compliance with the local, state and federal laws. One of the primary goals of the Building and Safety Division is to provide guidance to the public on safe building construction practices and to serve as a resource for building code and design issues.

The Position

The Community Development Department is seeking an individual skilled in interpreting and applying various codes and ordinances to review residential, commercial and zoning plans. The Plans Examiner reviews, checks, and approves various structural engineering and grading and paving plans, specifications, and reports to ensure compliance with State and local codes and ordinances; advises applicants for permits; checks building permit applications; and performs other related work as required.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring safe and high-quality development in our community!

For more information about the duties of the position,clickhere.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or possession of an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from the State of California.

One year professional experience in plan checking of residential, commercial and industrial projects for a municipality or county or one year professional experience in engineering or architecture involving structural design or soils engineering. Possession of an ICBO Certificate as a Plans Examiner or State registration as a civil engineer is desirable.

Ideal Candidate

_Successful candidates will possess the following:_

• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation;
• Extensive building and safety knowledge;
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Thorough understanding of effective code enforcement;
• Public sector experience;
• High comfort level with technology; and
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at . Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Next review of applications will be those received by Sun day, August 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Oral Exam (Weighted 100%) :_T_ _entatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 25 , 2026_

Department Interview _: Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026_

_The tentative test dates will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date._

SPECIAL NOTES

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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements  must contact Human Resources prior to the examination dates. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io prior to the test date.

In addition, the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

_The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice._

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

EmployerCity of Torrance

Address

3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503

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3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503

PLANS EXAMINER (REISSUE) Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 2

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history. I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job. I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application. I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

Yes

No

• QUESTION 3

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 4

If you answered "No" to the previous question, please indicate your highest level of education and your field of study.

• QUESTION 5

Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from the State of California?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 6

Indicate the number of years of experience that you have in plan checking of residential, commercial and industrial projects for a municipality or county.

None

Less than one year

More than one year, but less than three years

More than three years, but less than five years

More than five years

• QUESTION 7

Indicate the number of years of professional experience that you have in engineering or architecture involving structural design or soils engineering.

None

Less than one year

More than one year, but less than three years

More than three years, but less than five years

More than five years

• QUESTION 8

Indicate your experience in explaining and/or interpreting rules, policies, codes, regulations or similar information.

None

Less than one year

More than one year, but less than three years

More than three years, but less than five years

More than five years

• QUESTION 9

Indicate the certifications that you possess.

None

ICBO Certificate as a Plans Examiner

State registration as a Civil Engineer

• QUESTION 10

Do you have experience utilizing permitting software, such as Accela?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 11

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience. (If none, type N/A.)

• Required Question