Residential Building and Zoning Plans Examiner

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $34.00 - $43.50/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.   

In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office at the Webb Municipal Building (201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202).

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

BUILDING COMMUNITY: Denver Community Planning and Development is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring safe, responsible, sustainable building. CPD regulates planning, zoning, development and maintenance of private property in Denver. We're working hard to make Denver a great place to live, work and play! Visit DenverGov.org/CPD.

Our Community Planning and Development Team is currently seeking a Residential Building and/or Zoning Plans Examiner to join our team!. The work assigned to the Residential Building and/or Zoning Plans Review Examiner position may include performing building and/or zoning code plan review for a wide range of permit applications of varying complexity for one- and two-family residential structures, performing zone lot verification reviews, providing front line services to residential customers, and responding to code and process questions.

Specifically, as the Residential Building and/or Zoning Plans Examiner, you will:

• Review a wide range of building and/or zoning permit applications for the construction of one- and two-family residential buildings and associated accessory structures.
• Conduct zoning and building records research to verify zone lots, and existing permitted uses and structures.
• Review, examine, and interpret a wide range of construction documents and permit application materials for compliance with applicable codes, policies, and standards which may include the Denver Building and Fire Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, The Denver Zoning Code, and Former Chapter 59 (the “old” Zoning Code).
• Generate plan review notices (comment letters) that clearly outline deficiencies in the permit application submittal and the corrections that are required to demonstrate compliance; comments should reference an applicable code and code section.
• Update the permitting system, Accela, according to department procedures and policies, including but not limited to creating and filling out permits, relating records, updating workflow, and invoicing fees.
• Assist one- and two-family customers with inquiries at the residential permit counter, via pre-application meetings, and via the general residential phone number and email.  This involves advising contractors, architects, engineers, builders, homeowners, and the public on the permitting process and code requirements.
• Interpret and explain a wide range of code requirements, permit application procedures, policies, and standards to the public, professional design consultants, project managers, contractors, city managers, and elected officials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience reviewing and examining construction documents for conformance with either building code or zoning code regulations
• For applicants with a building code background:
  • Certification from the International Code Council as a Residential Plans Examiner or Building Plans Examiner
  • Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, Inspections, or Construction Project Management
• For applicants with a planning or zoning code background:
  • Experience in Planning, Architecture, or Engineering
• Proficient with using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat; experience using electronic permitting systems and programs, such as Accela.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively – verbally and in writing.
• Efficiently demonstrates excellent time/work management skills; self-motivated and motivated to help others.
• Problem solver that can envision various outcomes and plan accordingly to mitigate risky outcomes.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirements: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of plans review experience reviewing blueprints and plans for zoning and/or construction projects with regard to the compliance of zoning and construction codes and regulations.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachments to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume
• Cover Letter (preferred)

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 10/20/26 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CE3049 Plans Review Specialist II

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$31.33 - $48.56

Target Pay

$34.00 - $43.50/hour

Agency

Community Planning & Development

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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