The future is now, Willdan is "Envisioning the Future" of Building & Safety through our work with cities, buildings, and transportation. Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has an opening for a Full-Time Plans Examiner in the Los Angeles, CA area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Examines plans and specifications for buildings for completeness and conformity with all code requirements of the following design elements: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire/Life safety, Energy conservation regulations, Green Building Standards, Accessibility and Egress.
- Coordinates the review of plans with other public agencies whose approval is necessary; itemizes the required corrections and modifications and explains them to permit applicants.
- When requested, authorizes the issue of building permits for plans that meet code and ordinance requirements; calculates fees.
- Advises and assists architects, contractors, builders, and the general public with interpretation and application of pertinent building regulations, state laws, and local ordinances.
- Submits reports to jurisdictional Building Officials regarding workload and process statistics, new products or situations. and code interpretations issues.
- Provides assistance to the public jurisdictional building counters when requested, answering questions related to plans and permitting requirements.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of plan check experience.
- Municipal experience.
- ICC Plans Examiner Certification.
- Thorough knowledge of building codes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
Public Agency Resources participates in E-Verify.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of plan check experience
- Municipal experience
- ICC Plans Examiner Certification
- Thorough knowledge of building codes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willdan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an employee stock purchase plan are highlighted as part of the package. Feedback suggests these features strengthen long-term financial security for employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered along with HSA and FSA options. This breadth of medical plan types is portrayed as a meaningful benefit for many roles and locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and dependent-care assistance are included. Tuition reimbursement and commuter benefits further expand the overall benefits mix.
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What We Do
Willdan (NASDAQ: WLDN) provides professional consulting and technical services to utilities, public agencies and private industry throughout the United States. Its broad set of complementary disciplines span energy efficiency, distributed energy resources and software, engineering and planning, public finance and economic consulting. Willdan provides integrated technical solutions to extend the reach and resources of its clients, and provides all services through its subsidiaries specialized in each segment. Since our establishment in 1964, Willdan has grown significantly, employing 1,560 dedicated professionals (excluding contractors) as of December 31, 2021, and achieving an impressive annual Contract Revenue exceeding $350 million. Willdan benefits from long standing, well-established relationships with local and state government agencies, investor-owned and municipal utilities, and commercial and industrial firms throughout the United States. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Willdan operates from offices in more than 20 states across the US, with its largest operations in California and New York.
