Job Description
Salary : $57,574.40 - $60,611.20 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2600238
Department: Planning
Division: PL-Bldg & Safety
Opening Date: 09/04/2025
Closing Date: 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: MP
Position Summary Inspect and approve residential, commercial or industrial building construction plans including electrical systems and mechanical systems; ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances; work with the general public, developers and contractors to maintain code requirements and resolve issues related to code compliance; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in construction, or architectural engineering;
and Four (4) years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Building Inspection, Drafting, Plan Drawings, or Plan Review of Accessory Structures, Detail Designs, Shop Drawings, Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings.
Possession of a valid Plan Review Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge - Principles and practices of commercial or industrial building inspection
- Operational characteristics of commercial or industrial building systems and equipment including electrical systems, plumbing systems and mechanical systems
- Principles and procedures of record keeping
- Methods and materials used in construction of commercial or industrial buildings, systems and equipment including electrical systems, plumbing and mechanical systems
- Principles and practices of commercial or industrial building plan review
- Advanced principles of mathematics including algebra
- Technical drawings, advanced mathematics, handbook formulas and tables
- Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to assigned area of review responsibility
Preferred Skills & Abilities - Examine commercial or industrial construction plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations
- Examine commercial or industrial building system plans and related structures including electrical systems and plumbing, mechanical systems
- Read construction documents and specifications
- Understand, interpret and explain applicable inspection codes and ordinances
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Perform electronic plan review
- Maintain accurate logs and records
- Perform commercial or industrial building plan review activities
- Apply mathematical principles to verify calculations to ensure that drawings and specifications are in compliance with applicable codes
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Total Rewards. Total You. The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!
Paid holidays? Check
Paid parental leave? Check
Paid birthdays off? Check
Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check
Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
01
Do you possess a valid Plan Review Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC)?
02
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
03
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited- Some College
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Juris Doctorate
- Doctorate
04
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
- No experience
- 1 to less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years to less than 11 years
- 11 years to less than 12 years
- 12 years to less than 13 years
- 13 or more years
Required Question
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area,