Bernco
Building Plan Reviewer
Albuquerque, NM
Sponsorship not specified$23k-$36kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- Assure compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
- It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- August 3, 2026 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.
- The Building Inspector performs assignments directly related to the preparation of gaining full understanding and experience of building code inspections and plan reviews.
- Enforce building and safety codes, laws, regulations, and standards.
- The Building Plan Reviewer performs plan review work including providing customers with general code information, guidance and plan submittal criteria.
- 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.
- 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.
- May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must have five (5) years of recent work experience in the fields of general building construction, building inspection, plan review and/or architectural design.
- Must have five (5) years journeyman level experience in electrical construction.
- 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.
- The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position.
Compensation
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Bernco's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.