Plans Review Specialist II - Zoning Review

Department: City Planning

Posting Expires: 9/9/2026

Salary Range: $73,268.14- $97,812.97

General Description and Classification Standards

The purpose of this job is to review major construction plans to ensure compliance with regulatory zoning codes,

ordinances, and laws.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled

workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Reports to the Project Manager.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Bachelor''s degree in Architectural or Structural Engineering, Building Construction, or related field is

required.

Three (3) years of zoning, building, plumbing, inspection, code compliance, or related

experience, and one (1) year of residential or commercial plan review experience required.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge,

skills, and abilities for this job will be considered under certain guidelines.

Preferred Education & Experience

International Code Council (ICC) Plans Review Certification

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.

Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be

construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and responsibilities include, but or not limited to: approving building plans and specifications that

comply with city zoning codes and regulations; assisting a high volume of architects, engineers,

developers, and customers in conformity to zoning code regulations; providing services at a public

counter to answer questions and approve plans; answering inquiries regarding zoning code regulations,

interpretation of the zoning ordinance and procedures; explaining departmental procedures to customers

in order to facilitate permit issuance; directing customers to appropriate divisions for requested services;

maintaining accurate records, files of plans, plan review status and work performed. Offers suggestions

and direct or participates as a member of a work team.

Decision Making

Follows standardized procedures, zoning codes regulations and written instructions to accomplish

assigned tasks.

Applies organizational polices and codes.

Leadership Provided

Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities

required to perform the job successfully. It is not all exhaustive list.

Prepares periodic updates in the City's database regarding plans review and other issues.

Confers with supervisors, inspectors, contractors, the general public and others regarding zoning code

interpretations, and related issues.

Studies, interprets, and ensures zoning code regulations are adhered to in buildings designs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be

construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and responsibilities include, but or not limited to: approving building plans and specifications that

comply with city zoning codes and regulations; assisting a high volume of architects, engineers,

developers, and customers in conformity to zoning code regulations; providing services at a public

counter to answer questions and approve plans; answering inquiries regarding zoning code regulations,

interpretation of the zoning ordinance and procedures; explaining departmental procedures to customers

in order to facilitate permit issuance; directing customers to appropriate divisions for requested services;

maintaining accurate records, files of plans, plan review status and work performed. Offers suggestions

and direct or participates as a member of a work team.

Decision Making

Follows standardized procedures, zoning codes regulations and written instructions to accomplish

assigned tasks.

Applies organizational polices and codes.

Leadership Provided

Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities

required to perform the job successfully. It is not all exhaustive list.

Prepares periodic updates in the City's database regarding plans review and other issues.

Confers with supervisors, inspectors, contractors, the general public and others regarding zoning code

interpretations, and related issues.

Studies, interprets, and ensures zoning code regulations are adhered to in buildings designs.