Building Plan Reviewer

About the Role

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans and specifications of projects to gain familiarity with projects prior to inspection for compliance with Bernalillo County Building Ordinance, (BCBO) under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical) in a timely and efficient manner.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, performs field inspections to examine and evaluate the work performed and materials used for residential and light commercial building construction for compliance with BCBO under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical) in a timely and efficient manner.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, may respond to questions from engineers, architects, contractors, and property owners as well as the general public concerning the BCBO and appropriate discipline.
• Under the guidance of senior staff and as directed, issue "stop work" notices, correction notices, and report inspection findings to the supervisor.
• Prepare reports on inspections and maintain files on related documents.
• Maintain permit / inspection report file system, write reports, and keep records for statistical reports.
• Perform other entry level duties and responsibilities as it relates to becoming fully proficient in the building code/plan review function which includes but is not limited to; scanning plan reviews, database entries, and maintain currency of pertinent code regulations.
• Consult with property owners, contractors, and the public interpreting and explaining rules, regulations, ordinance, and standards.
• Examines plans and specifications on residential and commercial building construction to determine compliance with Bernalillo County Building Ordinance, (BCBO) under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical).
• Meet with engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and public regarding plan review related inquiries and corrections.
• Consult at permitting/front counter with property owners, contractors, and the public interpreting and explaining rules, regulations, ordinance, and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and coverage within building code/plan review section.
• Prepare reports and maintain files in accordance with departmental standards.
• May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications

Building Inspector: High school diploma or GED. Must have five (5) years foreman level experience in general construction. Must have International Code Council certified building inspector certification or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire. Must be a State of New Mexico certified inspector for the individual's primary discipline (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical) or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Building Plan Reviewer: High School Diploma or GED. Must have five (5) years of recent work experience in the fields of general building construction, building inspection, plan review and/or architectural design. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Electrical: High school diploma or GED. Must have five (5) years journeyman level experience in electrical construction. Must have International Code Council certified building inspector certification or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire. Must be a State of New Mexico certified inspector for the individual's primary discipline (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical) or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Plumbing and Mechanical: High school diploma or GED. Must have five (5) years journeyman level experience in plumbing and mechanical construction. Must have International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials certified inspector certification or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire. Must be a State of New Mexico certified inspector for the individual's primary discipline (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical) or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Preferences

• Possession of International Code Conference building plans examiner B3 certification preferred.

Working Conditions

Building Inspector: Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work occurs in temperature-controlled or non-temperature-controlled environments on even surfaces such as tile, carpet, or concrete. Outdoor work may involve exposure to natural weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind. Surfaces may be wet or dry, and either even or uneven (e.g., concrete, asphalt, gravel, dirt, or rooftops). Duties may require climbing ladders or scaffolding and navigating active construction sites or unfinished structures. Workers may be exposed to dust, fumes, odors, gases, poor ventilation, noise, vibration, or loose animals. Physical demands may include walking, standing, lifting, bending, and climbing for extended periods.

Building Plan Reviewer: Duties are performed exclusively indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Work occurs on even surfaces such as tile, carpet, or concrete. Position is not routinely exposed to outdoor conditions or physical hazards related to fieldwork.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

Building Inspector: Uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, phones, and other communication devices. May use field-related tools such as field laptops, hard hats, gloves, tape measures, architectural scales, cameras, and construction documents. Operates a county vehicle for field visits and inspections, as required.

Building Plan Reviewer: Uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, phones, and other communication devices. Uses tools related to plan review such as laptops, construction documents, books, architectural scales, and files. County vehicle use is not routinely required.

Pay

$22.81 - $36.01

Schedule

Close Date: August 3, 2026

Benefits

Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.