Salary : $113,929.04 - $137,641.83 Annually
Location : 1541 Second Street, Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-CD08-01
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTIONUPCOMING SALARY INCREASES:2.5% Salary Increase effective January 20273.5% Salary Increase effective July 20273.25% Salary Increase effective July 20282.85% Salary Increase effective July 2029PRIOR YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE VACATION ACCRUAL CREDIT:Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of NapaAre you a building paraprofessional with experience in commercial and residential plan checking? Do you enjoy producing great work in the areas of building inspection, code compliance, and plan checking? Are you passionate about reviewing plans and determining compliance with building codes and safety standards? Then APPLY today to join a hardworking team that strives to make our community and organization a better place! The Community Resources and Development Department is seeking applicants for one (1) Plans Examiner opening in our Building Division. Our Building Division continuously provides professional recommendations to our community on construction plans for compliance with the latest California Building Code, city ordinances, and state and federal laws. The Plans Examiner works in collaboration with multiple team members in the Building Division including Permit Technicians, Senior Permit Technician, Building Inspectors, and Chief Building Official, as well as other City departments and divisions across the organization.
As a Plans Examiner, you will have the opportunity to be the go-to specialist in technical and administrative tasks related to processing plans concerning the construction of industrial, commercial and residential structures in Napa. It will be your responsibility to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations to support the safety and growth of the community. This position reviews and checks construction plans and related documents submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners for general conformity and compliance to requirements of applicable building and safety codes and related laws and ordinances. You will also be responsible for determining submittal requirements for permit applications, assisting applicants in gaining compliance, performing field inspections, resolving disputes, and responding to counter, phone and written inquiries.
We are looking for a team player with strong communication and collaboration skills who excels at interpreting building/zoning regulations and working with a wide variety of customers. Experience working with EnerGov permitting software and BlueBeam plan review software is highly desirable. Applicants who have experience with plan checking for a Building Division, or in a similar setting for a local government agency are encouraged to apply!
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Special Requirements***: Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certificate and a Building Inspector Certification are required within one year of hire.
Ideal candidates for the position of
Plans Examiner will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:
- Technical Knowledge and Skill - Knowledge of principles and practices of building/plans examination and keeping up with current developments in building codes.
- Managing Relationships - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
- Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job.
- Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
- Coaching and Developing Others - Providing feedback, instruction, and development mentorship to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
- Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
- Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
- Planning and Organizing - Establishing an action plan to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and using resources.
- Applied Learning - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
In addition to the
competitive salary and
upcoming salary increases listed above, the City of Napa offers an
attractive benefits package including:
- Vacation Leave - New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually.
- Prior Years of Public Service Vacation Accrual Credit -Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa.
- Paid Holidays - 15 paid holidays per year.
- Personal Leave - 4 hours per year.
- Sick Leave - Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
- Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
- Retirement - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
- Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan.
- Life Insurance and AD&D - $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
- Phone Stipend - Up to $110 per month
- Tuition Reimbursement- $2,000 per year
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE:Additionally, upon completion of the probationary period, our Community Resources and Development Department offers the flexibility of a
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) which allows employees to enjoy a three-day weekend every other weekend to promote work/life balance.
This recruitment and examination are being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION01
Do you currently have an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certificate and a Building Inspector Certification?
If yes, then please list any relevant certifications below and attach copies of your International Code Council (ICC) certifications to your application.
If no, then please write "N/A."
*NOTE*: Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certificate and a Building Inspector Certification are required within one year of hire.
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Please list any other active certifications that you possess that may be relevant to this position.
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Please describe how your previous experience relates to the position of Plans Examiner. Please elaborate on your experience with plan checking, including commercial and residential plan checking, determining compliance with building codes and safety standards, and performing field inspections.
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Please list the types of permitting and plan review softwares that you have worked with in the past.
Required Question
