Plans Examiner

Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—Adaptable, Professional, Relationship‑Focused, and Outcome‑Based—reflect who we are at our core.

This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear:
SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA
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Join the City of Plano Building Inspections Department and play a key role in shaping the future of our community as a Plans Examiner. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of several high‑profile and innovative construction projects that will define the city’s growth. As a Commercial Plans Examiner, you will review plans, provide comments, and collaborate with developers and contractors to move projects toward approval and construction.

This role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze complex plans, identify code issues, and research solutions that help advance projects efficiently.

The Building Inspections Department supports professional growth and will cover the cost of required certifications upon successful completion. This position also offers flexible scheduling options, including four ten‑hour workdays, a four day schedule with one half day, or a traditional five day workweek.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half‑price recreation center membership

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D