Claims Examiner jobs in Monterey, CA

ABOUT THE CITY OF MONTEREY:

Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its own conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities. 

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES:

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

• Reviews, checks, and approves building construction plans to verify compliance with all applicable State and City building codes.
• Calculates building valuations and permit fees. Issues building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits.
• Coordinates with and routes plans to various City and outside agency departments.  Answers the telephone and other public inquiries regarding building and plan check questions.
• Performs regular public counter functions and meets with interested individuals to discuss and review plans and related questions.
• Conducts inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions.
• Prepares written reports and miscellaneous correspondence.
• Inspects the construction or alteration of buildings and structures for compliance with applicable State building codes and City ordinances, primarily as a backup to the full-time inspectors.
• Inspect construction sites for compliance with State and City storm water protection regulations.
• May act for the Building Official in their absence, as assigned.
• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License upon time of appointment and be insurable with the City's standard insurance rate, unless otherwise approved by appointing authority.
• Must possess a valid certification from the International Code Council (ICC) in one or more of the plans examiner categories.  Commercial certification is highly desirable.
• Within one year of employment, certification as a residential or commercial building inspector must be obtained.
• A CASP or QSP/QSD certification is desired but not required.

• Building codes, plan checking principles and building inspection.

• Reading and interpreting building plans and specifications and enforcing their application in building construction.
• Working at a centralized public counter and work with a diverse group of people.
• Using computer hardware, software, and tablets for an automated permitting and inspection system.
• Preparing clear written reports and correspondence.
• Dealing effectively with and secure the cooperation of persons within the building trades.

• Standing & Walking – Primarily sedentary classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required.
• Climbing - Ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and walk carefully around construction sites, while wearing appropriate protective gear.
• Lifting - Ability to safely lift up to 10 pounds overhead and 30 pounds to waist level; both these requirements include bending at knees to facilitate proper lifting techniques.
• Manual Dexterity - Ability to perform multiple work activities requiring a significant level of physical and mental coordination, such as operating a computer keyboard; copying and scanning machines; and writing.
• Visual – Ability to read printed materials and view a computer screen for long periods.
• Hearing and Speech - Ability to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• Mobility – Ability to work in a standard office setting and operate a motor vehicle to visit various meeting sites, reach, carry, push, pull, stoop, and bend.