Plans Examiner- Commercial
City of Springfield
·Today
- Salary
- $31 – $49/hr
- Location
- Springfield, OR, OR
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Sales
- Seniority
- Mid
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Closes: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Development & Public Works: Community Development Division
SEIU Represented
Non-exempt, Full Benefits*
Grade: B24- B25 (Plans Examiner II-III)
$31.11- $46.67 (B24), $33.29- $49.93 (B25), Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.
*Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, on-site health and wellness center.
**Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee’s Retirement (PERS).
Position Overview:
The City of Springfield is looking for a Plans Examiner to review and examine commercial, industrial, multi-family, and residential construction plans/documents to ensure compliance with the State of Oregon building codes.
Summary of Essential Duties:
•Reviews commercial plans, specifications, special provisions and calculations for accuracy and compliance
•Researches and responds to complaints, inquiries and information requests over the phone and in-person
•Performs field inspections of residential and commercial structural and mechanical projects when there is operational need to back-up Building Inspectors
•Approves, identifies deficiencies, or denies plans
•Researches code issues for plan review and provides information regarding codes, permit applications and permit processes, building codes and statutes
•Develops information and organizes meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, building owners pertaining to building construction and related activities
•Determines the value of buildings for permit fees and approves building permits
For the complete Plans Examiner II-III job descriptions, please see: Class Specifications | Plans Examiner II | Class Spec Details
Training & Experience:
Plans Examiner II (Grade B24):
•Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate relevant to area of assignment and 2-5 years of experience in A-Level plans examination or code enforcement, and;
•ALL the certifications in one of the following Collections (or equivalent(s)):
Collection A:
• Electrical Inspector (CAE)
• Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
• Structural Inspector (CAS)
• Plans Examiner (CAX)
Collection B:
• Plans Examiner (CAX)
• Structural Plans Examiner A-Level (PEA)
• Mechanical Inspector A-Level (MIA)
Collection C:
• Structural Inspector (CAS)
• Structural Inspector A-Level (SIA)
• Mechanical Inspector A-Level (MIA)
Plans Examiner III (Grade B25):
•Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate relevant to area of assignment and 5-8 years of experience in A-Level plans examination or code enforcement, and;
•In addition to meeting the Plans Examiner II certificate requirements, one or more of the following certifications:
o Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI)
o Electrical Specialty Code Inspector (EI)
o Structural Plans Examiner A-Level (PEA) and Fire & Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEF)
Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience may be considered qualifying.
Licenses and Certifications:
•A valid Oregon driver’s license at time of appointment.
•Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC), or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment (or as designated based on certification availability)
Preferences may be given for knowledge, experience, or other relevant certifications:
• Manufactured Structure Construction Inspector (MCI)
• Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector (MGI) or equivalent
• Limited Plumbing Inspector, Building Sewer (PIS)
• Specialized Finals Inspector (SFI)
• Specialized Solar Photo-Voltaic Inspector (SSI)
• Accela/ePermitting
• DigEplan and/or BlueBeam
Selection and Interview Process:
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 4, 2027.
Top candidates will be invited to interview. As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance. To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together). Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.
All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.
Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills
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