Plans Examiner Residential

Agency Department of Consumer & Business Services

Initial Posting Date 07/31/2026

Final date to receive applications 08/16/2026

Salary Range $5,190 - $7,964

Position Type Employee

Position Title Plans Examiner Residential

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Building Codes Division (BCD). BCD adopts and enforces the statewide building code relating to the construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of buildings and other structures and the installation of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical devices and equipment.

This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union (AFSCME).

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular scheduled office hours are also required.

As a Plans Examiner, Residential you will examine construction plans, blueprints, architectural drawings, designs, and other documents involving structural analysis of one & two family dwellings, townhouses and accessory structures for compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection codes. You will also provide code interpretation guidance and council on highly technical engineering issues and technology and advice and problem-solving assistance on technical or problematic issues to division staff and inspectors, building departments, fire departments, architects, engineers, other state agencies and public throughout the State.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.

• Possession of an Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
• Possession of an Oregon Residential Building Inspector Certificate OR International Code Council (ICC) B1 Residential Inspector certification
• Possession of an Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner Certification, OR International Code Council (ICC) R3 Residential Plans Examiner certification

• Ability to communicate technical requirements/procedures to non-technical customers
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, occasionally with irate or upset individuals

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
• Oregon One and Two family Plans Examiner Certification
• Oregon Structural A-Level Plans Examiner Certification
• Oregon Fire and Life-Safety Plans Examiner Certification
• Oregon Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification
• Oregon registration as an architect or professional engineer OR two years combination of experience and/or education that is in the construction related field

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The assessment will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
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