HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2001-62 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN TO INCLUDE REVISED CLASSIFICATION AND TITLE
CHANGES OF THE CURRENT PERMIT SUPERVISOR
CLASSIFICATION TO SUPERVISOR, PLAN CHECK AND PERMITS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach has previously approved
the City's Classification Plan which, among other things, sets forth the job classification of
Permit Supervisor. The Permit Supervisor position.is funded in Fiscal Year 2000/01 in the
Building & Safety Department Budget but is currently a vacant position. The City's Personnel
Commission, at their regular meeting of August 15, 2001, recommended an amendment to the
Classification Plan to revise the classification and title of"Permit Supervisor" to "Supervisor,
Plan Check and Permit." This revised Class Specification, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference, allows for this position to supervise both the permit and
plan check areas.
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach as follows:
1. The Classification Plan is hereby amended to revise the classification
specification of"Permit Supervisor" to "Supervisor, Plan Check and Permit" as set forth in
Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of September 2001.
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Exhibit A Res. No. 2001-62
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH •;
CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: SUPERVISOR, PLAN CHECK AND PERMIT DATE: August, 2001
DUTIES SUMMARY
With general supervision, supervises the work of Permit Technicians and Plan
Checkers, reviews plans and specifications to ensure compliance with building and
construction regulations, supervises the counter plan review process, and ensures the
lawful and customer-friendly issuance of building permits.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Supervisor, Plan Check and Permit supervises the office staff that issues building
permits and conducts counter plan review. Position performs general plan review and
counter services.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervises the work of plan check and building permit staff; trains and evaluates staff;
reviews work for accuracy and completeness; coordinates plan check activities to
improve the permitting process; provides quality customer service through various
means, such as serving as an ombudsman for issues arising in building permits and
building inspection; checks plans and specifications of buildings and structures for
compliance with the adopted Building Code and related construction codes and
legislation; consults with architects, engineers, contractors and owners on matters such
as design, engineering and regulations governing building plans; analyzes building
designs to ensure basic engineering principles have been met, proper materials have
been selected, and disability and energy regulations have been met; develops and
maintains all building reporting systems to meet outside agency requirements; oversees
the maintenance of construction records; researches collects and analyzes data;
analyzes and recommends system improvements; continuously updates knowledge of
relevant legislation regarding permit processing and various building and construction
codes; provides service to customers at the counter; handles more difficult permits;
performs plan reviews to ensure compliance with codes and regulations; writes reports,
letters and memos; enters, stores and retrieves data on a computer; represents the
department in staff meetings; performs related duties as assigned.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to
add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Standards, principles and practices of building plan checking; building
construction methods and materials; the adopted Building Code, disability and energy
regulations and other related legislation; practices, procedures and regulations related
to permit issuance; principles and practices of supervision and conflict resolution
techniques; personnel policies and procedures; business equipment and related
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Exhibit A Res. No. 2001-62
CITY OF HUNTINGTON.BEACH •
CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: SUPERVISOR, PLAN CHECK AND PERMIT DATE: August, 2001
software; quality service principles and practices; planning and budget preparation.
Ability to: Read, interpret and analyze construction plans, blueprints, manuals and
specifications; make basic engineering computations; develop, maintain and follow
department processes and regulations; supervise and evaluate staff; communicate
effectively in oral and written form; write reports; recommendations, correspondence
and specifications; ensure safety and professional work standards are met; establish
and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of
work; deliver quality customer service; work independently and as a part of a team.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience: Three years experience as a Permit Technician or Building Plan Checker
for a government agency, or related work. It is desirable that one of the three years-of
experience be in a supervisory capacity.
Certifications/License: Certification as both a Permit Technician and Plans Examiner
by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) is required; or must be
obtained by the end of the probationary period (which can be up to twelve months);
valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS — See Physical task
questionnaires" Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Formerly titled: Permit Supervisor, Job Code 3678
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Res. No. 2001-62
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ?
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said
City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was
passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th
day of September, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff,
Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California