Plans Examiner

Position: Plans Examiner I
Salary: $65,748.80 - $83,948.80 Annually
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number:
Department: Planning and Development Services Department
Division: Building and Safety
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

Full time 40 hrs/week employment, 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Salary depending on years of experience and demonstrated skill and ability levels.

Very competitive benefits including, but not limited, to retirement plan and medical/dental/vision plans.
Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed

This position involves responsible technical work processing applications, drawings, specifications, and other required documents submitted by customers for the purpose of obtaining building permits. Specific examples of work may include but may not be limited to the following:

Examines plans submitted for building permits to ensure that they conform to applicable building codes, zoning codes, and other relevant regulations; checks to see that the property is zoned correctly for its intended use and in compliance with yard, height, area and other zoning requirements and that building construction meets the general requirements of the building code for the type of occupancy proposed.

Coordinates with other department plan review staff to ensure that approvals are obtained prior to authorizing issuance of the building permit.

Interacts with contractors, engineers, architects, property owners, and other interested parties; explains and interprets building laws and regulations, as well as municipal and county zoning ordinances and related laws.
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

Knowledge of the materials, methods and practices used in building construction.

Knowledge of the codes, regulations and ordinances governing building construction in the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, legal procedures as related to enforcement of municipal and county codes and ordinances.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Ability to explain, interpret and enforce codes, regulations, and ordinances firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to use a computer.
Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Qualifications: Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent plus some experience in the building construction trade at the journey or supervisory level; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirement: Certification by the International Conference of Building Officials as a Certified Residential Building Inspector or Certified Residential Plans Examiner prior to completion of the probationary period.

Preferred: Knowledge in zoning, codes and construction.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $70,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

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CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer.
1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience.
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