Plans Examiner I

City of Bend•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 - Plans Examiner I

Requirements

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.
Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CityView software
Completion of IS 700 NIMS and ICS 100
Foundational knowledge of residential plan review
Experience with electronic review tools like Bluebeam
Understanding of the roles of permit technicians, inspectors, and plans examiners
Familiarity with Oregon code requirements, ADUs, and middle housing land divisions
Strong situational and cultural awareness

Responsibilities

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.