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Plans Examiner I, II or III

City of Waco, TX
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
Summary

Position Overview

Under basic supervision, performs plan reviews for proposed residential and commercial buildings for the Development Services Department; examines building plans before permit issuance and verifies plans are in compliance with building and safety codes, laws, regulations, and standards.

Plans Examiner I

Minimum starting salary is $30.0000 hourly , depending on qualifications

Required:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, Business or Public Administration
  • 2 years of experience in construction management, building inspection, plan review, or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • International Code Council (ICC) Residential Plans Examiner certification or alternate approved ICC Plans Examiner certification required within 1 year of employment.

Essential Functions

  • Performs and facilitates plan reviews for commercial and residential plan review projects; verifies compliance with state and federal building and safety regulations, City policies and department standards.
  • Communicates with City departments, residents, and contractors to coordinate the resolution of permitting issues and technical questions; issues permit within scope of authority.

Plans Examiner II

Minimum starting salary is $33.0000 hourly , depending on qualifications

Required:

  • Associate's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business or Public Administration
  • 3 years of experience in construction management, building inspection, plan review, or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • International Code Council (ICC) Residential Plans Examiner certification or alternate approved ICC Plans Examiner certification
  • One additional approved ICC Plans Examiner certification .

Essential Functions

  • Performs and facilitates complex and detailed plan reviews for a wide range of commercial and residential development projects, including large-scale and technically challenging applications; independently interprets and verifies compliance with state and federal building and safety regulations, City policies and department standards.
  • Communicates with City departments, residents, and contractors to coordinate the resolution of permitting issues and technical questions; issues permit within scope of authority

Plans Examiner III

Minimum starting salary is $36.0000 hourly, depending on qualifications

Required:

  • Associate's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business or Public Administration
  • 4 years of experience in construction management, building inspection, plan review, or development; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • International Code Council (ICC) Residential Plans Examiner certification or alternate approved ICC Plans Examiner certification
  • Two additional approved ICC Plans Examiner certifications

Essential Functions

  • Performs and facilitates complex and detailed plan reviews for a wide range of commercial and residential development projects, including large-scale and technically challenging applications; independently interprets and verifies compliance with state and federal building and safety regulations, City policies and department standards.
  • Communicates with City departments, residents, and contractors to coordinate the resolution of permitting issues and technical questions; exercises professional judgment in recommending approvals, corrections, or alternative methods consistent with adopted codes and policies; issues permit within scope of authority.
  • Assists with training for plan review staff.

Salary : $30 - $36

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