Commercial Plan Examiner
Salary
$82,401.07 - $87,559.89 Annually
Location
8503 - Bldg & Housing Constr Permit
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
10672-HR
Department
8503 - Building & Housing Construction Permits
Division
850302 - B & H Const Permit Zoning
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Commercial Plan Examiner
Examples of Duties
Under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and the Commissioner of the Division of Construction Permitting, conducts plan examination for code compliance for commercial and residential construction documents for conformance with the Ohio Building Code, Residential Code of Ohio, Cleveland Zoning Code, and the Cleveland Codified Ordinances as applicable. Prepares correction letters, adjudication orders, and plan approval letters. Provides code consultation with applicants, design professionals, contractors, and developers. Represents the Department of Building and Housing at hearings and meetings including the Board of Building Standards and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university; OR Five years of full-time paid experience in building design and construction for buildings or structures within the scope of groups regulated by the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards; OR five years of full-time paid experience in plan review is preferred. A full Ohio Board of Building Standards Certification as a Building Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Fire Prevention Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner or Master Plans Examiner are required. Full Ohio Board of Building Standards Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Building Official or Residential Building Official with the ability to gain approval as a Residential Plans Examiner is required. Must be computer proficient using Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office. Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.
Supplemental Information
Conducts plan examination for code compliance for commercial and residential construction documents for conformance with the Ohio Building Code, Residential Code of Ohio, Cleveland Zoning Code, and the Cleveland Codified Ordinances as applicable. Prepares corrections letters, adjudication orders, and plan approval letters. Provides code consultation with applicants, design professionals, contractors, and developers.
Preferred Qualifications
Must have the Limited Commercial Plans Examiner with one or more commercial specialization listed below:
The Citys guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
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Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in building design, inspection or construction for buildings or structures within the scope of the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards?
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Are you certified by the Ohio Board of Building and Standards as Elective Plan Examiner? (Must select at least one): Building Plans Examiner Mechanical Plan Examiner Electrical Plan Examiner Plumbing Plan Examiner Fire Protection Plan Examiner Residential Plan Examiner
Required Question
Employer City of Cleveland
Address 601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone 216-664-2493