Commercial Plans Examiner

City of Eugene • Eugene, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED The first review of applications will take place: Sunday, September 20, 2026 Accepting Online Applications only through the City of Eugene Website Information on How to Apply Do you want to be a part of making a great community even greater? As part of Eugene’s Planning and Development Department, the Building and Permit Services Division promotes safe, efficient, and effective development consistent with our community values by making sure structures, development, and businesses in our community meet State and local code requirements at the time of construction. Our Permit and Information Center, where this position is housed, is an innovative ‘team of teams’ and we continually strive to surpass industry standards for seamless, transparent, reliable, accessible, equitable, and timely customer service. A career with the City of Eugene offers the stability and purpose of public service while supporting balance beyond the workplace. We also provide opportunities for career growth and development as you expand your skills and experience. Our culture makes space for family, personal interests, and opportunities to recharge.

Requirements

• Two years’ professional experience in building design or a building construction-related field; --OR-- Two years’ experience working on behalf of a jurisdiction performing building permit inspections or plan reviews for buildings or structures regulated by the state building code or its equivalent.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the assigned program area.
• Must pass a background check.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license [or, the ability to obtain by date of hire]; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, the following certifications: Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC); and , Either an International Code Council Commercial Building Plans Examiner (ICC B3) or an Oregon Structural Plans Examiner – A-Level (PEA); and , Either an International Code Council Commercial Fire Plans Examiner (ICC F3) or an Oregon Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEF); and , Either an International Code Council Commercial Mechanical Inspector (ICC M2) or an Oregon Mechanical Inspector – A-Level (MIA) and , Either an International Code Council Residential Plans Examiner (ICC R3) or Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary contact for internal city plan review staff involved in multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial plan reviews.
• Functions as plan review project coordinator for the review process; establishes project review deadlines; monitors reviews progress and status; identifies problems impacting timelines; coordinates reviews by other departments, divisions, and public agencies; coordinates, compiles and presents staff review comments to permit applicants.
• Examines residential, commercial, and industrial construction plans, specifications, structural calculations, and documents to determine compliance with applicable State building, fire and life safety, and mechanical codes and other specified ordinances applicable to the City of Eugene.
• Evaluates projects for scope of work to determine issues requiring review by other workgroups; resolves plan review issues with staff in other departments, divisions, and public agencies.
• Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners on proposed projects to identify code deficiencies and identify issue resolution options.
• Approves plans; identifies conditions of approval; issues permit(s) for construction; calculates permit fees.
• Responds to inquiries and advises design professionals and the public about policies and procedures concerning various construction related codes.
• Conducts research, including inspecting historical records, Laserfiche and document files; provides code interpretation analysis and suggests alternative methods or materials based on City policy.
• May perform field inspections to determine code compliance, and proper installation and construction of construction of unusual designs, materials, or equipment; advises building inspectors of unusual design, construction or installation problems.
• Prepares analysis, recommendations, and reports on departmental code policies.
• Identifies solutions to correct defects or inadequadas found; requires that corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent codes.
• May be required to collaborate with and facilitate coordination of private sector consultants for City reviews of construction documents.
• Acts as the Building Official designee for code interpretation and enforcement.
• Attends and serves on a variety of City committees and task teams.
• Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Benefits

• The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits.
• Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay.
• Non-Represented Retirement Program: Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). In addition, the City will pay a 3% contribution to a deferred compensation program if the employee contributes at least 1%.
• From January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2034, most retirees may work for a PERS-participating employer for an unlimited number of hours while continuing to receive their pension benefit based on HB 2296.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level