Plans Examiner I

Salary : $74,833.79 - $95,509.37 Annually
Location : City Hall - 710 NW Wall St, Bend, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20260086-1
Department: Community Development Department
Division: 2255
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026 12:00 PM Pacific


About the Role


The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Plans Examiner I in the Building Safety Division of the Community Development Department. This is an hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position represented by the City of Bend Employee Association (COBEA). The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.
Join the City of Bend's Building Safety Division and play a key role in protecting public safety while helping shape a growing, vibrant community. As a Plans Examiner I, you'll contribute every day to creating safe, high-quality housing by performing residential plan reviews that directly impact how Bend develops. Bend is one of the top housing producers in the state, offering exposure to a diverse range of projects and increasing levels of complexity. In this role, you'll review additions, remodels, new construction, townhomes, one- and two-family dwellings, custom homes, historic properties, attached and detached ADUs, and middle housing land divisions-giving you valuable experience across the full spectrum of residential development.
The City of Bend is committed to supporting work-life balance and fostering continuous improvement for individuals, team culture, and organizational processes. You'll be joining a high-performing, resilient, and collaborative team that is dedicated to learning and growth. Your work as a Plans Examiner will make a meaningful impact by supporting departmental priorities, advancing City Council and statewide housing goals, and helping ensure Bend continues to grow in a safe, thoughtful, and sustainable way.

Classification Framework: Building inspector -

What You'll Do


The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Perform plan reviews for residential projects to ensure compliance with building codes and City standards.
• Manage your workload by keeping plan reviews on track and meeting timelines.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Participate in pre-application meetings to provide guidance early in the design process.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings to stay aligned, share knowledge, and improve processes.
• Provide front counter support by assisting customers with questions about permits, codes, and processes.
• Conduct field inspections to verify that construction matches approved plans and safety standards.
• Stay current through training and certifications to maintain and build your technical knowledge.
• Deliver excellent customer service by communicating clearly, respectfully, and consistently.
• Collaborate as a team player, working closely with coworkers and community partners to solve problems and support shared goals.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Plans Examiner I position is someone who takes pride in their work and consistently follows through, ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly and aligned with desired outcomes. They bring strong attention to detail and approach plan reviews and inspections with accuracy and accountability. With an open mindset and willingness to learn, they ask questions, adapt, and grow their knowledge over time. This role requires flexibility, and the right candidate can shift priorities and responsibilities to meet changing workloads and team needs.

We're looking for a collaborative team player with a positive, "can-do" attitude and a genuine desire to grow professionally. They communicate clearly and respectfully, demonstrating empathy for contractors, homeowners, and design professionals while supporting their success. With a strong sense of responsibility to departmental goals and the City's mission, they are motivated to contribute to safe, high-quality development in Bend. Highly qualified candidates also bring foundational knowledge of residential plan review, including electronic review tools like Bluebeam, an understanding of the roles of permit technicians, inspectors, and plans examiners, and familiarity with Oregon code requirements, ADUs, and middle housing land divisions. Strong situational and cultural awareness round out their ability to provide consistent, thoughtful, and high-quality service.
Candidates who meet the listed minimum qualifications, including an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for an interview. Please ensure your application includes information about your education, relevant paid and unpaid work experience, and applicable licenses and certifications. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) AND 1 of the following Oregon certifications:
  • Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)
  • Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)
  • Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
  • Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)
• Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Desired (but not required) Attributes:

• Experience with CityView software
• Completion of IS 700 NIMS and ICS 100

What to Know Before Applying

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by July 9, 2026, 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time to be considered for this selection process.

Application Requirements: To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in disqualification):

• Resume
• Valid Credentials, Certifications and Licensing

Veterans' Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans' Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information click


Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend's Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.
Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting.

Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate's education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Employee Benefit Overview

August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Regular Full Time Benefits:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage
Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans
Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium. Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.

Employee monthly premium : Employee Employee & Dependents Full-time Employees$71.48$178.70Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$178.72$446.77Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$357.43$893.54
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Third Party Administrator -- PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee's VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information). Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA.
Employee monthly premium portion:

Employee

Employee & Dependents
Full-time EmployeesHRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$2,000
$1,250$4,000
$1,250Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,500
$937.50$3,000
$1,335.75Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,000
$625$2,000
$890.50
Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.

First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members.
Dental Plan
Underwritten by MODA
$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium.

Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week).
Employee composite monthly premium:

Employee with/without Dependents
Full-time Employees$15.40
Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$38.53
Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$77.05
VEBA Plan
Administered by HRA VEBA
Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement.
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans
Underwritten by New York Life

Group Basic Term Life Insurance : Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes person accident coverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts.

Group Long-term Disability Insurance :Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.67% of employee's covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month.

Voluntary Life and AD&D : Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website
Employee Assistance Program
Underwritten by Canopy
This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered)
• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement

Temporary Medical Only Benefit's:
Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire. (If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Medical, Vision, Prescription coverage

Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans
Full-time, temporary employee(s) currently pay 10% of the total employee(s) monthly premium. Full-time, temporary employees are eligible for employee-only medical coverage. However, there is family coverage available should the employee choose to enroll and assume financial responsibility for the difference of premium.
Employee composite monthly premium:
Employee Employee & Dependents Full-time Employees$71.48$1,143.69Deductible$2,000$4,000

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website
Employee Assistance Program
Underwritten by Canopy
This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and Mission Square Retirement

If you have Federal student loan debt, (private student loans not included), or are considering going back to school, you may benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

• If you make 120 qualifying payments on your Federal student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your Federal student loan debt may be forgiven.

Always check the loan servicer and type of loan you have to ensure you qualify.
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