Plans Examiner - Department of Public Works

Lima Municipal Court; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lima is seeking a Plans Examiner to join the Building Division in the Department of Public Works. The role involves enforcing the Ohio Building Code, reviewing plans, and coordinating with external parties to ensure compliance.

Qualified candidates must have at least five years of building design experience and hold an Ohio registration as an architect or professional engineer, plus State of Ohio Level 4 Plans Examiner certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in building design and construction for buildings and structures within the Ohio Building Code.
• Must hold Ohio registration as architect or professional engineer.
• Must possess State of Ohio Level 4 Plans Examiner certification.
• Preferred: working toward Building/Electrical/Energy/Fire Protection/Mechanical Plans Examiner specializations.

Responsibilities

• Perform building code enforcement and plan review functions.
• Establish and maintain external relationships with stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Maintain personal and professional competence and awareness.

Skills

Building design

Code enforcement

Documentation

Education

Ohio registration as architect or professional engineer

Job description

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Plans Examiner - Department of Public Works

PLANS EXAMINER

The City of Lima, Ohio is currently accepting resumes for the position of PLANS EXAMINER in the Building Division in the Department of Public Works. Under direction, performs building code enforcement functions; establishes and maintains external relationships; prepares and maintains records; maintains personal and professional competence and awareness.

Qualified candidates must possess the following: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in building design and construction for buildings and structures within the scope of use groups regulated by the Ohio Building Code, and an Ohio registration as an architect or professional engineer.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess certification as a State of Ohio Level 4 Plans Examiner

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Candidates need to be working toward one of the following specializations:

Building Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Energy Plans Examiner, Fire Protection Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner

Starting Pay: $43.51 hour; $3,480.93 bi-weekly

Position Open Until Filled. First review of resumes will be September 25

Category City of Lima Job Openings Status Open Salary $43.51 per hour; $3,480.93 bi-weekly rate Posted August 26, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled