Description

Salary: $79,580.80 - $109,491.20 Annually
Job Type: Full-time Benefited, 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE)
Department: Community Services, Building Division

Opening Date: 09/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/22/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

The Plans Examiner/Senior Plans Examiner is responsible for technical work reviewing building construction plans and applications for compliance with City building codes and other City ordinances. Work includes examining plans and specifications of proposed residential, multi-family, and commercial structures for compliance with codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Westminster; interpreting and explaining building ordinances and code regulations to builders, architects, designers, contractors, and home owners; assisting individuals who request building permits offering advice regarding materials and methods of construction; and interpreting applicable codes for inspectors, architects, designers, contractors and engineers. Reports directly to the Plans Examiner Supervisor.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks:

-Examines plans and specifications of proposed residential, multi-family, and commercial structures for compliance with codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Westminster.
-Interprets and explains building ordinances and code regulations to builders, architects, designers, contractors, homeowners, and other individuals
-Assists individuals who request building permits offering advice regarding sizes and types of materials to be used as well as appropriate methods of construction
-Works closely with other divisions and departments as coordinator of the plan review process
-Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
-Prepares and maintains records and reports
-Performs occasional field inspections
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Requirements

Required:

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Completion of at least two (2) years of college level education in engineering or construction related field
• Must possess ICC Commercial Plans Examiner Certification
• Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of safe driving record

Preferred:

• Possession of Residential Plans Examiner Certification
• At least four (4) years of experience in building codes enforcement as a plans examiner or building inspector
• Additional ICC Certifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.