Plan Review Mechanical Plans Examiner II - Planning & Development (Underfill Opportunity)

About This Position

The Planning & Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs arise. The process is governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

PDD is looking for a Mechanical Plans Examiner II to join their Plan Review team. The role of the Mechanical Plans Examiner II is to review and examine complex mechanical and plumbing plans to ensure compliance with appropriate City codes. They will provide technical advice and assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, and field and office personnel in the interpretation of construction plans. This role will also provide assistance at the customer service counter with plumbing and mechanical situations.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Performing simple engineering computations to analyze the installation of mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• Responding to inquiries from reviewers, inspectors, architects, engineers, and others regarding mechanical and plumbing codes.
• Evaluating tests and other data for suitability of plumbing and mechanical materials and methods of construction or installation.
• Identifying inadequacies found in plumbing and mechanical construction documents and specifications, and requires corrections be made to meet the requirements of City codes and engineering standards.
  
  

Opportunity to Underfill at the Mechanical Plan Examiner I level.

Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements below for the Mechanical Plans Examiner II may qualify for the opportunity to Underfill at the Mechanical Plans Examiner I level. The Mechanical Plans Examiner I will examine mechanical and plumbing plans to ensure compliance with appropriate City codes.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of plumbing codes, construction codes, and City ordinances.
• Knowledge of standard plumbing and mechanical construction materials.
• Ability to use professional judgement in application of code requirements.
• Ability to perform complicated engineering and math computations.
  
  

SALARY

Mechanical Plans Examiner II

Pay Range: $35.08 to $51.83 per hour.

Hiring Range: $35.08 to $49.36 per hour.

Mechanical Plans Examiner I

Pay Range: $31.82 to $47.01 per hour.

Hiring Range: $31.82 to $44.77 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Mechanical Plans Examiner II

• Two years of experience examining mechanical and plumbing plans to ensure compliance with provisions of the City mechanical and plumbing codes (two years at the level of Mechanical Plans Examiner I).
• By the end of probation, must obtain Two of the following certifications:
• One Plumbing
• ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) OR
• IAPMO UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner (PPE)
• AND One Mechanical
• ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) OR
• IAPMO UMC Residential and Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner (MPE)
• Certification as noted above supplemented by college-level courses in mechanical engineering.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  

Mechanical Plans Examiner I

• Three years of experience in mechanical and plumbing code enforcement including inspection of automated mechanical system controls for major structures, supplemented by courses in mechanical engineering.
• By the end of probation, must obtain ONE of the following Certification:
• ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3)
• IAPMO UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner (PPE)
• ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3)
• IAPMO UMC Residential and Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner (MPE)
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Five years of experience in plumbing/mechanical design, plan review, and/or inspections related to building construction.
• Five years of experience reviewing plumbing and mechanical construction plans.
• Experience reading and interpreting building construction plans.
• Experience using construction permit software.
• Experience with Electronic Plan Review Software.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 14, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Mechanical Plans Examiner II, JC:60090, ID# 60961, 05/01/26, USM, SG, Benefits:003

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