Plans Examiner

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Plans Examiner

Salary

$79,892.80 - $112,444.80 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

973326P

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Promotional Opportunity

This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees

The ideal candidate will perform technical reviews of building plans and specifications to verify compliance with adopted building codes, zoning regulations, and local ordinances. They will coordinate plan review activities with City departments, communicate required corrections to applicants, and provide technical guidance to architects, contractors, and property owners throughout the permitting process.

We currently have one vacancy in the Development Services Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an internal recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Perform plan checking activities; examine plans, specifications, and related documents for compliance with established building codes, zoning regulations, and ordinances; verify and review engineering calculations for completeness, code compliance and accuracy.

• Review plans for conformance with various building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural codes and regulations; review plans for conformance with accessibility and energy conservation codes and regulations; review plans for building water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage systems and fuel gas supply piping.

• Examine and verify accuracy of electrical load calculations, general use electrical equipment and communications systems.

• Provide information and assistance to the public, contractors, and architects involving the interpretation of construction codes, ordinances and zoning regulations; recommend necessary changes to plans to obtain compliance with applicable codes.

• Coordinate plan checking activities with other departments; transmit plans and specifications to appropriate departments, divisions or outside consultants; transmit other department comments to applicants as necessary.

• Track plans through other departments and agencies for review; establish and maintain system of log sheets and files to track current status of projects; file approved plans and specifications.

• Advise building inspectors, field inspectors, and others regarding potential field inspection problems; perform on-site inspections to help resolve difficult problems as necessary.

• Maintain appropriate records on plans examining activities; prepare reports, correspondence and a variety of other written materials as requested.

• Provide customer service at the front counter; respond to citizen questions and inquiries; render interpretations and applications of construction codes.

• Monitor technical developments of products and materials being used in the industry as well as listings/approvals of new and currently in use products, materials, and methods of construction; stays abreast of recent as well as pending code changes as well as changes in methods of construction; recommends procedural or policy changes as appropriate.

• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.*

Education:

Equivalent to the graduation of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in planning, construction or a related field.

*Additional relevant work experience beyond the three year requirement will be substituted for the required college level coursework.

Experience :

Three years of responsible building inspection, plan review, architectural, and/or drafting experience in a municipal setting.

License or Certificate :

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

• Possession of both residential and commercial certificates in the Commercial Plans Examination and/or Commercial Building Inspection series, or any combination of Commercial building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing certification. Certification must be from an accredited agency, such as the International Code Council (ICC) or another nationally recognized agency.

Please note:For this recruitment, "any combination of Commercial Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing certifications" means possession of at least the Building Plans Examiner certification and an additional Commercial certification issued by an accredited agency, such as the International Code Council (ICC) or another nationally recognized agency.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board at by August 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Application Preparation:

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.

• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.

• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.

• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.

• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven’t opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you’ve previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile.

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form ( by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Contact Information:

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)

Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):

If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period:

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Link ( to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

01

Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist us in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined on the job posting.

Things to consider before you proceed:

•Resumes are not reviewed or considered in the evaluation process.

• All of your relevant experience must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

• Unlike a resume which summarizes duties,your application should include detailed descriptions of your job responsibilities, tasks performed, and scope of work.

• Complete information assists us to accurately evaluate your qualifications, training, and experience.

• List multiple positions with a single employer separately within the work experience section.

•Failure to attach copies of required certifications, licenses, and/or proof of education beyond high school may result in disqualification during the minimum qualifications review.Proof of high school diploma does not need to be submitted.

• Information provided in your application may be verified.

By checking below, you confirm your application contains accurate, complete and truthful information. Any evidence of falsification or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from the recruitment process in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

• I confirm

02

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

• Yes

• No

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education?

• High school diploma or equivalent

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level coursework in planning, construction or a related field

• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter hours) of college level course work in planning or construction

• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter hours) of college level course work in a closely related field

• Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in planning or construction

• Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in a closely related field

• None of the above

04

Only answer this question if your course work is in another field related to this position.

How has your course work prepared you to perform the work of this position?

05

Education Documentation Requirements:

In order for education beyond high school to be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications and/or credited as part of the assessment process, you must attach supporting documentation to your application.

Important Guidance:

• Transcripts (official or unofficial) are highly recommended and preferred as they provide detailed information about coursework and area of study.

• A diploma may be accepted; however, diplomas alone may not provide sufficient detail to determine if your education is directly related to the minimum qualifications (such as not having a major listed, or being in a non-related field).

Applications submitted without documentation will be evaluated without consideration of education. If minimum qualifications cannot be met through work experience alone, the application may be rejected.

Have you attached transcripts or other verifiable education documentation?

• I have attached transcripts and/or diploma(s)

• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education beyond high school will not be considered and my application may be rejected if minimum qualifications are not met through work experience alone

• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education will not be evaluated or used in determining whether I meet the minimum qualifications

06

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

07

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

• I have less than three years of building inspection, plan review, architectural, and/or drafting experience in a municipal setting.

• I have three years or more of building inspection, plan review, architectural, and/or drafting experience in a municipal setting.

08

This is your opportunity to provide any additional details about duties you performed that may qualify toward the required experience. Only positions listed in the work experience section of your application will be considered.

For each employer where you gained qualifying experience, provide:

• The employer’s name

• Your job title(s)

• Clarifying details about your duties/responsibilities you performed that demonstrate how you meet the required minimum qualifications

If the information you provide in the work experience section and response to this question does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the specific experience requirements, you will not move forward in the recruitment process.

09

Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

• Yes

• No

10

Select all of the following International Code Council (ICC) or another nationally recognized agency certifications that you currently possess.

In order to receive credit for these certifications, you must attach a copy of the certification or your certification report to your application.

• Accessibility Inspector

• Commercial Building Inspector

• Commercial Mechanical Inspector

• Commercial Plumbing Inspector

• Commercial Energy Inspector

• Commercial Electrical Inspector

• Accessibility Plans Examiner

• Commercial Energy Plans Examiner

• Building Plans Examiner

• Electrical Plans Examiner

• Mechanical Plans Examiner

• Plumbing Plans Examiner

• None of these options apply to me

11

Please list any additional nationally recognized certifications you possess, which are not listed above.

In order to receive credit for the certification(s), you must attach a copy of the certification or your certification report to your application.

12

How many years of work experience do you have working at a front counter or reception area providing direct, in-person customer service to the public?

• I have no experience in this area

• Minimal, less than one year

• One year, but less than two years

• Two years, but less than four years

• Four years, but less than seven years

• Seven years or more

13

How many years of work experience do you have providing architects, contractors, and property owners with information about applicable codes and building requirements?

• I have no experience in this area

• Minimal, less than six months

• Six months, but less than one year

• One year, but less than three years

• Three years, but less than five years

• Five years or more

14

How many years of work experience do you have reviewing commercial building plans for conformity with building codes, ordinances, and regulations?

• I have no experience in this area

• Minimal, less than six months

• Six months, but less than one year

• One year, but less than three years

• Three years, but less than five years

• Five years or more

15

How many years of work experience do you have reviewing residential building plans for conformity with building codes, ordinances, and regulations?

• I have no experience in this area

• Minimal, less than six months

• Six months, but less than one year

• One year, but less than three years

• Three years, but less than five years

• Five years or more

16

How many years of work experience do you have performing a variety of field inspections to ensure compliance with building codes, ordinances, and regulations?

• I have no experience in this area

• Minimal, less than six months

• Six months, but less than one year

• One year, but less than three years

• Three years, but less than five years

• Five years or more

17

Select all of the following software programs you have routinely used for six months or longer.

• Accela Automation

• Any Electronic Document Review Program

• Any CAD type design program

• Microsoft Office Suite

• None of the above

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