Senior Plans Examiner

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Corpus Christi is seeking a Senior Plans Examiner to supervise a plans review team and ensure compliance with building codes, zoning ordinances, and city policies. You will oversee review of commercial and residential plans, coordinate with architects and engineers, and ensure timely processing of permits.

Qualified applicants have an Associate’s Degree (AA/AS) or 2-year technical certificate and at least five years of experience, plus ICC certifications within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA/AS); or 2 year technical certificate.
• Five (5) years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Examines plans and specifications of residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes
• Communicates with public, architects, engineers, developers and other professionals to resolve any issues or answer questions
• Processes and provides control of residential and commercial plans and applications per department procedures
• Reviews plans to ensure proposed construction conforms to the International Building Code and the International Residential Code
• Examines plans to ensure landscaping, irrigation, tree preservation, and other various aspects of the UDC are adhered to during building phases
• Examines plans to ensure the proposed use is allowed in the zone and that the structure does not encroach upon setback area
• Functionally supervises and reviews the work of subordinate Plans Examiners for quality and uniformity of projects
• Ensure residential & commercial plans are reviewed in a timely manner
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Plans examination

Team supervision

Code compliance

Communication with public

Education

Associate’s Degree (AA/AS) or 2-year technical certificate

Tools

ICC Building Plans Examiner

ICC Residential Plans Examiner

Driver's license

Job description

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 30, 2026

US:TX:Corpus Christi | Development Services | Full Time

$ 27.61-27.88 USD

Description

Overview

Under general supervision, the Senior Plans Examiner is responsible for functionally supervising a team and ensuring technical work reviewing plans and/or blueprints, specifications submitted with building permits, and ensures compliance with building codes, zoning ordinances, and other related City ordinances. Processes commercial and residential plans according to departmental procedures

Responsibilities

• Examines plans and specifications of residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes
• Communicates with public, architects, engineers, developers and other professionals to resolve any issues or answer questions
• Processes and provides control of residential and commercial plans and applications per department procedures
• Reviews plans to ensure proposed construction conforms to the International Building Code and the International Residential Code
• Examines plans to ensure landscaping, irrigation, tree preservation, and other various aspects of the UDC are adhered to during building phases
• Examines plans to ensure the proposed use is allowed in the zone and that the structure does not encroach upon setback area
• Functionally supervises and reviews the work of subordinate Plans Examiners for quality and uniformity of projects
• Ensure residential & commercial plans are reviewed in a timely manner
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non Exempt – Full-Time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA/AS); or 2 year technical certificate
• Five (5) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• ICC Building Plans Examiner within twelve (12) months of hire
• ICC Residential Plans Examiner within twelve (12) months of hire

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.