Senior Plans Examiner

LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)

SALARY: $55.43 – $66.43 Hourly / $ – $ Annually, depending on qualifications

INCENTIVES: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for highly qualified candidates

JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time

UNION STATUS: Non-union

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled - applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Are you ready to take the lead in ensuring the structural safety and code compliance of a growing and dynamic community? Consider joining the City of Pasco team as a Senior Plans Examiner!

The Senior Plans Examiner performs advanced-level plan reviews for both commercial and residential projects, ensuring compliance with structural, mechanical, energy, and accessibility codes prior to the issuance of permits. This position acts as a technical expert and lead resource within the building division, supporting plan review staff and interfacing with developers, architects, engineers, and other City departments. The role also involves developing process improvements, resolving code interpretation issues, and mentoring team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced code professional with leadership experience to make a positive impact on the development and safety of the Pasco community.

Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of complex building plans, specifications, and engineering calculations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations, including structural, mechanical, energy, and accessibility standards.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to Plans Examiners and building division staff; review the work of peers for quality assurance.
• Serve as the lead liaison for escalated or complex code interpretation issues between developers, architects, engineers, and City departments.
• Develop and implement improvements to permit review processes and performance metrics to support timely service delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with departments including Planning, Public Works, Engineering, Fire, and outside agencies to resolve project challenges and promote interdepartmental alignment.
• Perform site visits or field inspections as needed for verification of plan compliance or to support inspection staff with complex or disputed field conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations; assist in enforcement cases, code updates, and public outreach or training efforts.
• May act in the capacity of the Building Official in their absence.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in plan review or inspection, including three (3) years directly working with building code compliance
• At least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience
• ICC Certified Plans Examiner upon hire

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• Public sector or municipal experience
• ICC certifications in additional disciplines (e.g., Building Inspector, Mechanical, Energy)
• Professional certification or license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)

• Medical coverage available at tiered monthly rates based on plan selection and coverage level; dental coverage is available at $11.59/month and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance
• 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual
• 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 1 floating holiday each year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met
• Employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 4% from the City
• Other benefits offered:
  Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance,…