Plans Examiner

Plans Examiner

The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:

The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:

• Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
• Preserving open space
• Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
• Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community

The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services.

First review of applications is April 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online.

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.

Under direction, to perform independent construction plan examinations concerning non-structural construction or alteration of industrial, commercial and residential buildings to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations; and performs other related work as required.

This is a journey level classification reporting to the Plan Check / Permit Center Manager. Incumbents perform work in all areas of non-structural building plan review for compliance with applicable City Municipal Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building Code, Mechanical Code, Disabled Access Standards, and California Energy Standards; performs highly technical plan checking including all types of construction and occupancies; performs field inspections as required; uses considerable independent judgment in performing daily duties.

Checks plans, specifications and calculations on construction documents submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners for compliance with non-structural design, zoning, energy and disabled access and general conformity to applicable ordinances, laws and state building standards and codes.

Conducts independent analysis when required to evaluate the adequacy and safety of questionable designs.

Answers questions and gives instructions to architects, engineers, contractors and owners regarding building requirements, application of various codes and requirements to achieve compliance with applicable standards.

Makes field inspections as required or assigned.

Advises Building staff on building related problems arising in the field during construction.

Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to construction problems and building code enforcement.

Knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be provided through graduation from high school or equivalent with some college coursework in architecture, mathematics, construction technology, or related courses and either a) a minimum of five years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge of construction or b) a minimum of five years of experience in plan checking, building inspection or related field.

Positions in this classification require possession of a valid Class C California driver's license by the time of appointment. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits. ICC Certification as a Plans Examiner or equivalent certification from a recognized agency is required within one year of date of hire. Failure to maintain this certification will result in termination.