Working Title of Vacant PositionPlans Examiner I-II Residential / Commercial Plan Review
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT
Division: DEV & PERM NEIGHB SVC
Requisition Number: Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: Plans Examiner I: $54,492 - $72,202
Plans Examiner II: $60,143 - $79,690
Actual starting salary rate depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description: Our Development & Permits department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Plans Examiner I-II for Residential/Commercial Plan Review. The successful candidate for this position will be able to do the following:
- Possess an understanding of permit types, codes and regulations pertaining to plan approval for residential and/or commercial buildings and structures.
- Gain the ability to navigate and utilize the Accela permit system, Mainframe, Outlook, GIS , Adobe Pro, and other related applications and databases.
- Possess the skills necessary to review residential and/or commercial construction plans and site plans for compliance with building codes, accessibility codes, related laws and regulations, and City ordinances.
- Have the ability to compose professional correspondence, review letters, and voice messages.
- Be capable of effectively explaining information, concepts, and code requirements to a wide range of persons including the general public, contractors, design professionals, and others.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
- Be capable of managing multiple tasks and projects in an organized and highly efficient manner.
- Display leadership skills and provide direction and guidance to other personnel when needed.
- Complete all required state training and pass certification exam(s) within 18 months of hire.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our
Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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Required Qualifications: VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires bachelor's degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience, in civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the
City Driving Standards . Special skills or equipment certification will be required such as State Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Fire Protection Plans Reviewer, and others.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications: ICC or State certification as a Building Plans Examiner, Residential Plans Examiner, or Commercial Plans Examiner is preferred.
Prior experience reviewing residential or commercial construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations is also preferred.
Job Open Date: 10/30/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. Postings that are 'Open Until Filled' remain open to applicants until there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants received to begin the interview process or until a candidate has been selected and the position has been filled. The job announcement will then be pulled from our employment website. Apply as early as possible to assure your application is considered.
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