Building Plans Examiner/Senior Building Plans Examiner

The current vacancy is for the Building Assignment and may be filled at either the Building Plans Examiner or Senior Building Plans Examiner level.  This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list to fill potential future vacancies or assignments.

First review of applications will be on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Building Plans Examiner ($65,631.90 - $97,620.22 annually)

A Building Plans Examiner performs technical review of residential or other construction documents to ensure compliance with municipal building or zoning codes (by assignment).  A Building Plans Examiner reviews construction documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, and national standards.  This position performs other related work as required.

A Building Plans Examiner performs the specifics of building, zoning, or development code interpretation and application by the City.  The employee gradually gains the experience and knowledge necessary to check the complete range of construction documents.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Department Director or designee.  Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Senior Building Plans Examiner upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification, in addition to the normal education and training requirements of the Senior Building Plans Examiner classification.  This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Small Business Assistant Assignment:  This position’s purpose is to provide customer service, assist and guide small business owners with the development processes needed to open or expand a small business.  The incumbent will have extensive public contact requiring the specialized and comprehensive knowledge relating to the opening or expansion of a small business; will market small business assistance programs and services through outreach, training, and education to various organizations and small businesses; and build and maintain collaborative alliances and partnerships with resource partners, economic development organizations, and small business owners.  Employees in this class must possess the ability to research technical requirements of the development process, including coordination and problem solving with numerous other departments; and present oral and written reports to City Council and other external/internal agencies, and the public.  Incumbents must possess the ability to explain and interpret information, work independently, and regularly exercise an appropriate level of judgment.

Senior Building Plans Examiner ($72,372.35 - $107,644.37 annually)

A Senior Building Plans Examiner is responsible for performing technical review of construction documents to ensure compliance with building or zoning codes (by assignment).  Incumbents of this class perform plans examination for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building or zoning codes, ordinances, and national standards.  A Senior Building Plans Examiner conducts research of historical background information pertinent to individual building permits and develops and maintains knowledge of current building or zoning policies, procedures, and standards.  This position is responsible for performing related duties as required.
 
A Senior Building Plans Examiner handles the full range of construction document check duties, including screening and preliminary review, and is responsible for independent decisions requiring technical judgment and public relations skills.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Director or designee.  This class is distinguished from the Building Plans Examiner class by the thorough knowledge of the City's policies and practices in applying and interpreting the building or zoning codes (by assignment).  This class may receive assignments of larger and more complicated projects to review.  Employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion, upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification in addition to the normal education and training requirements.  This class is FLSA nonexempt.

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