Plans Examiner; Plan Reviewer

Position: Plans Examiner (Plan Reviewer)
POSITION TITLE:

Plans Examiner (Plan Reviewer) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req
8487

DEPARTMENT:
Planning & Development Svcs

LOCATION:

281 OFFICE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY:
Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $59,663. (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $65,000. (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS:
Final date to receive applications is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/7/2026. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews.

Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements

* Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

* Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

* Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

* Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

* Flexible spending:
Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

* Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

* Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

* Wellness program, workout facilities

* Employee/family onsite health clinic

* Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

* Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Plans Examiner (Plan Reviewer) to join Building Services. This is a full-time position with the City, with an anticipated hiring range of $65,000-$80,000. The Plans Examiner will review residential, multi-family, and commercial building construction plans to ensure adherence to building codes and other local regulations. The examiner's role will involve examining plans to verify compliance with building, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes.

Collaborating closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and home owners, to provide guidance and recommends adjustments to submitted plans. We are looking for someone with analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of building codes.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a building code plans examiner or; experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or interior design fields, including or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in the development of construction plans, building design or review of plans and/or blueprints, or equivalent combination of education or experience. This is a hybrid role that will involve an equal split between office-based and remote work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

* Reviews building construction plans for compliance with building codes and city regulations.

* Responds to customer with issues of noncompliance on plans and suggests corrections to bring plans into compliance.

* Conducts minor structural review.

* Approves and/or denies submitted plans after review.

* Provides building code information to individuals planning building construction and answers customer calls and questions about adopted codes.

* Works with other internal and external departments to review and approve plans.

* Keeps records and prepares correspondence pertaining to plan review.

* Helps to create, revise, and maintain handouts for customers regarding code requirements, permit procedures, and policies.

* Trains contractors and building owners in complying with various building codes and local…