Salary : $88,055.61 - $112,383.60 Annually
Location : City Hall - 710 NW Wall St, Bend, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Community Development Department
Division: 2255
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

About the Role
The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Structural Plans Examiner III in the Building Safety Division of the Community Development Department. This is an hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position represented by the City of Bend Employee Association (COBEA). The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.

Join the City of Bend's Building Division as a member of our Plan Examining team, where you'll engage with projects of all sizes and complexity. In this role, you'll work closely with property owners, design professionals, and cross-functional City teams to help bring projects from initial concept through final approval and occupancy.
If customer service, a team-oriented environment, community connection, and work-life balance are important to you-and you bring demonstrated experience and a proven track record-we encourage you to apply and become part of the City of Bend team.
ONE BEND. BUILT TOGETHER.

Classification Framework:
What You'll Do

The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list:

• Review commercial plans and development projects for compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and City requirements.
• Manage a personal workload and priorities to ensure timely and accurate completion of plan reviews within established timelines.
• Collaborate with Building Division team members and other departments to coordinate reviews and ensure consistent application of codes and policies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff, external partners, and the development community through proactive communication and follow-through.
• Participate in meetings such as pre-application conferences, team meetings, and department meetings to support project coordination and problem-solving.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to new or developing team members, serving as a resource for technical questions and best practices.
• Contribute expert feedback and recommendations to improve existing processes, policies, and procedures and support the development of new approaches.
• Assist with updating and maintaining internal documents, resources, and review materials to reflect current codes and practices.
• Evaluate and apply Alternate Means and Methods requests, exercising professional judgment to ensure code compliance and safety.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to their work. The ideal candidate is an engaging communicator who can tailor messaging to a variety of audiences and provide a high level of customer service. They remain calm and professional when navigating challenges, demonstrate accountability and ownership, and approach code application with flexibility and an open mind. A positive attitude and resilience are key to success in this role.

Highly qualified candidates will have working knowledge of commercial plan review across multiple disciplines, including structural, mechanical, accessibility, energy, and fire-life safety systems such as fire sprinklers and fire alarms. They will bring skills in reviewing a wide range of project types-including tenant improvements, mixed-use developments, podium structures, biomedical and pharmaceutical facilities-and applying Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) requirements across a variety of residential (R-1 and R-2) and commercial occupancies.

Candidates who meet the listed minimum qualifications, including an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for an interview. Please ensure your application includes information about your education, relevant paid and unpaid work experience, and applicable licenses and certifications. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) and 1 of the following single or combination of Oregon certifications:
  • A-level Plumbing Inspector (PI)
  • A-level Electrical Inspector (EI)
  • A-level Structural and A-level Mechanical Inspector (SIA) & (MIA)
  • A-level Plans Examiner and Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEA) & (PEF)
• Valid Oregon driver's license

Desired (but not required) Attributes:

• Experience with electronic plan review of commercial projects
• Experience using Bluebeam or similar plan review software
• Previous inspection experience in addition to plan review
• Advanced or multiple certifications in building inspection, plan review, fire-life safety, accessibility, energy, or fire protection systems (sprinklers and alarms)

What to Know Before Applying

Application Deadline: Applications received by June 11. 2026, 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time will be included in an initial review and consideration for interview; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Application Requirements: To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in disqualification):

• Cover letter
• Valid credentials and certifications demonstrating required certifications

Veterans' Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans' Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information

Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend's Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.

Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting.

Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate's education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application.
Employee Benefit Overview

August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Regular Full Time Benefits:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage
Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans
Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium. Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.

Employee monthly premium:EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$178.70Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$178.72$446.77Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$357.43$893.54
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Third Party Administrator -- PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee's VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information). Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA.
Employee monthly premium portion:

Employee

Employee & Dependents
Full-time EmployeesHRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$2,000
$1,250$4,000
$1,250Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,500
$937.50$3,000
$1,335.75Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,000
$625$2,000
$890.50
Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.

First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members.
Dental Plan
Underwritten by MODA
$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium.

Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week).
Employee composite monthly premium:

Employee with/without Dependents
Full-time Employees$15.40
Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$38.53
Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$77.05
VEBA Plan
Administered by HRA VEBA
Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement.
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans
Underwritten by New York Life

Group Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes person accident coverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts.

Group Long-term Disability Insurance:Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.67% of employee's covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month.

Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website
Employee Assistance Program
Underwritten by Canopy
This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered)
• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement

Temporary Medical Only Be