Plans Examiner

Are you ready to gain building plan check experience in residential and commercial projects for a beautiful beach city? Come and join our team! 

The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Plans Examiner with great customer service skills to join the Community Development Department to conduct residential and commercial plan checks. 

Under direct supervision, the Plans Examiner reviews plans, specifications, and structural calculations for less complex residential, commercial, and public buildings and structures for compliance with the adopted State and local codes and ordinances; advises applicants for permits; provides support to the permit counter; conducts field inspections; and does related work as required.

Education/Training/Experience: 

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Two (2) years of related professional experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• One (1) year of recent building plan checking experience is desirable.
• Must possess knowledge of Title 24 California Building Standards Codes.
• Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Plans Examiner is highly desirable.

The application filing deadline is Sunday, February 1, 2026.

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.

The selection process will consist of the following components and weights: Oral Interview (100%)
* The panel interview is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.