Plan Examiner
 City of Omaha | |
$74,547.20 with step increases to $102,731.20 Annually
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medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, pension
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 United States, Nebraska, Omaha | |
| 1819 Farnam Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 17, 2026 | |
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Posting Type: Open Competitive Work Type: Full-Time Nature of Work: This is technical and professional work which involves the examination of plans and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with the City's building, accessibility, energy conservation, and related construction codes. Considerable independence is exercised in the performance of duties; however, general guidance is received from a supervisor. Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or a similar field AND Two (2) years of experience in design, construction, plan review, or inspection of building construction and the interpretation of building and related codes OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications: Depending upon the position: Must be certified as a Residential Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire OR Must be certified as a Commercial Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire OR Must be certified as a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Plans Examiner as issued by the International Code Council within six months of hire. Pay Range: $74,547.20 with step increases to $102,731.20 Annually Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information. Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting. How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by October 8, 2026 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%. Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by October 8, 2026. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. * Examines construction documents prior to issuing building permits for compliance with the city's building, energy conservation, accessibility, and zoning codes and ordinances Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination. Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org. For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org Contact Points: City of Omaha Human Resources Department Phone: (402) 444-5300 Website: hr.cityofomaha.org | |