Building Inspector​/Plan Reviewer

Job Posting Title Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer Department Planning  & Development Services Location
415 SILVER AVE SWPay Range $22.81 - $36.01

Close Date August 5, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to

• generous leave accruals
• career development opportunities
• remote & flex-work options as appropriate
• longevity pay
• education assistance program
• health benefits
• lucrative retirement
• and so much more

The Building Inspector performs assignments directly related to the preparation of gaining full understanding and experience of building code inspections and plan reviews. Assure compliance with applicable state and local regulations. Enforce building and safety codes, laws, regulations, and standards.

The Building Plan Reviewer performs plan review work including providing customers with general code information, guidance and plan submittal criteria. Evaluate permit applications for compliance with applicable state and local safety codes, laws, regulations, standards and plan requirements.

• Reviews plans and specifications of projects to gain familiarity with projects prior to inspection for compliance with Bernalillo County Building Ordinance, (BCBO) under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical) in a timely and efficient manner.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, performs field inspections to examine and evaluate the work performed and materials used for residential and light commercial building construction for compliance with BCBO under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical) in a timely and efficient manner.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, may respond to questions from engineers, architects, contractors, and property owners as well as the general public concerning the BCBO and appropriate discipline.
• Under the guidance of senior staff and as directed, issue  stop work  notices, correction notices, and report inspection findings to the supervisor.
• Prepare reports on inspections and maintain files on related documents.
• Maintain permit / inspection report file system, write reports, and keep records for statistical reports.
• Perform other entry level duties and responsibilities as it relates to becoming fully proficient in the building code/plan review function which includes but is not limited to; scanning plan reviews, database entries, and maintain currency of pertinent code regulations.
• Consult with property owners, contractors, and the public interpreting and explaining rules, regulations, ordinance, and standards.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Any one position may not include all duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above.
• May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

• Examines plans and specifications on residential and commercial building construction to determine compliance with Bernalillo County Building Ordinance, (BCBO) under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical).
• Meet with engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and public regarding plan review related inquiries and corrections.
• Consult at permitting/front counter with property owners, contractors, and the public interpreting and explaining rules, regulations, ordinance, and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and coverage within building code/plan review section.
• Prepare reports and maintain files in accordance with departmental standards.
• May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have five (5) years foreman level experience in general construction.
• Must have…