Plans Examiner
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Plan Examiner
The City is looking for a Plan Examiner to join our team in Development Services. If you have experience in commercial or residential building plan review and a strong working knowledge of the International Building Codes, this may be the opportunity you're looking for! Preference may be given to candidates holding an ICC Commercial Plans Examiner certification.
This position is open until filled.
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work reviewing building and construction plans for compliance, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Official ("supervisor").
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.
Minimum qualifications:
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Education and experience:
High school diploma or GED, and three (3) years' experience in plans examining, permitting, or building inspection, including one (1) year experience in building construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable qualifications:
- Experience performing commercial plans reviews.
- Valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Commercial Plans Examiner.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested.
Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling .
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Summary of the City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
- Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
- City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Performance Assessment System
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
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