Building Plan Review Specialist

City of Auburn, AL; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Auburn, AL is seeking a Plan Reviewer in the Inspection Services department. The role focuses on comprehensive building plan examinations for new construction, alterations, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

The position reports to the Permitting Division Manager and requires handling plan submittals, case management, and accurate record keeping across permit and inspection data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 1–3 years’ experience preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in building plans or permits is desirable.
• Possession of or ability to obtain ICC certification within 1 year; additional ICC certs within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate the building plan submittal, approval, and permit issuance process.
• Assist in case management of complex building submittals to promote efficient customer service.
• Review commercial and residential construction documents for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Assist contractors and design professionals with questions on code interpretation and compliance.
• Maintain and update inspection records, project documentation, and permit/inspection tracking databases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Plan review

Code compliance

Customer service

Project documentation

GIS tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcView

ArcMap

CAD

GIS tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data tracking databases

Job description

The City of Auburn, AL is seeking a Plan Reviewer in the Inspection Services department. The role focuses on comprehensive building plan examinations for new construction, alterations, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

The position reports to the Permitting Division Manager and requires handling plan submittals, case management, and accurate record keeping across permit and inspection data systems.