Plans Examiner Promotional

Employee Type:
Regular
Department:
Building and Code Enforcement
Salary: $53,235.00 - $74,139.00 Annually / $4,436.25 - $6,178.25 Monthly / $27.30 - $38.02 Hourly
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

37.5
Overtime Eligible:
Yes

WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the 1553 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) submitting applications between 5/4/26 and 5/11/26. First consideration will be given to applicants working in Building and Planning in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; second consideration given to County-wide applicants in a position covered by the 1553 CBA;

third consideration given to all other applicants, including the public.

This is technical work in the Building and Planning Department. Under direct supervision, an employee in this classification reviews residential building construction plans for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and other codes. Duties include communication of design requirements to architects, engineers, and the public, performing on‑site inspections necessary to complete a review, and answering questions from applicants or designers regarding code compliance.

• Reviews residential construction plans for conformance with building and construction codes.
• May review light commercial construction plans for code compliance based upon certification level in the discipline under review and assist in review of plans for other disciplines under the direct supervision of and final review by a supervisor.
• Light commercial shall be limited to buildings three (3) stories or less in height of V-A or V-B construction type.
• Review is limited to the following general building use/categories: apartments, office, one‑story buildings of retail (excluding malls), and minor tenant improvements.
• Assists in identifying plan discrepancies with established codes or regulations and advises of corrective action of non‑compliance of codes in accordance with departmental policy before building permits are issued.
• Provides information to architects, engineers, and the public regarding code compliance and plan corrections.
• Works with some independence under the general supervision of a superior who reviews work periodically through reports, conferences, and meetings.
• Coordinates plan reviews with other departments, agencies, and staff.
• Reviews requests, acts upon applications, and may inspect work relating to permits.
• Researches proposed alternate materials and methods of construction for conformance with applicable standards.
• Interprets ordinances and codes for applicability to projects under review.
• Verifies computer permit data is correct per the submittal documents.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of responsible experience in the various phases of building construction, plan review, or inspection work.
• Course work or training in plans examination, architecture, or a related field may be substituted, year for year, for the required experience.
• Individuals hired as Plans Examiner 1 are to achieve and possess an ICC Residential Plans Examiner or ICC Building Plans Examiner certification within 12 months.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License at time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.
• NOTE:
  
  Individuals hired as Uncertified Plans Examiner 1 are to achieve and possess applicable valid ICC certification within the time period stated herein.

• Knowledge of State and local construction codes and ordinances relative to general construction, land use, and design practices.
• Knowledge of various construction materials and methods.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and phone etiquette.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and procedures necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work…