PLANS EXAMINER II

Celina, City of (TX); Texas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

4-day work week

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The City of Celina is seeking a Plans Examiner II to review building plans for compliance with city ordinances, building codes, and state regulations. This role ensures plans meet code requirements across residential and commercial projects, including materials quality and construction methods.

We operate on a 4-day work week and offer telework one day per week for eligible employees, with department needs and director approval. Competitive pay and benefits support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of four (4) year of municipal plan review experience, including commercial plans and/or single-family or related education.
• 4 (four) ICC Commercial or Residential Inspectors certifications (Building, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Mechanical)
• 2 (two) ICC Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Residential Plans Examiner Certifications
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver’s license.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative

Responsibilities

• Review building plans for compliance with city ordinances, building codes and state regulations in a timely and helpful manner.
• Review plans and specifications for residential and commercial projects to verify compliance with code requirements including quality of materials and methods of construction for footings, foundations, concrete work, framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, steel erection, masonry, zoning requirements, sign regulations and other construction work.

Skills

Solution-focused

Pride

Discretion & judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICC Certifications: Commercial/Residential Inspectors

ICC Certifications: Plans Examiner

Job description

Join One of the Fastest-Growing Cities in the Nation

It’s an exciting time to work for the City of Celina! We’re growing rapidly and looking for dedicated, collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees.

At the City of Celina, our Values ofExcellence, Community, Integrity, and Service are more than just words—they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire the work we do every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision-making, and purposeful work are celebrated.

As the Plans Examiner II, you will: be responsible for reviewing building plans for compliance with city ordinances, building codes and state regulations in a timely and helpful manner. The Plans Examiner II reviews plans and specifications for residential and commercial projects to verify compliance with code requirements including quality of materials and methods of construction for footings, foundations, concrete work, framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, steel erection, masonry, zoning requirements, sign regulations and other construction work.

The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Balanced schedule – 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday–Thursday
• Telework option – one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval
• Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• Vacation and sick pay
• 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What You’ll Bring

• Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Minimum of four (4) year of municipal plan review experience, including commercial plans and/or single-family or related education.
• 4 (four) ICC Commercial or Residential Inspectors certifications (Building, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Mechanical)
• 2 (two) I.C.C. Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Residential Plans Examiner Certifications
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver’s license.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative