<p>Steps to Apply</p> <ol> <li> <p>Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.</p> </li><li> <p>Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):</p> </li></ol> <p>a) Resume</p> <p>b) Written Questionnaire - You must attach the completed questionnaire to your profile prior to clicking Finish & Apply. Link provided below</p> <p>Click to open: Written Questionnaire</p> <p>Resume and completed written questionnaire must be attached to your application by the deadline date, May 14, 2026 by 11:59 pm CDT to be considered for this position.</p> <ol start="3"> <li> <p>Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.</p> </li><li> <p>Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.)</p> </li></ol> <p>All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or "Spam" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.</p> <p>Physical/Drug Testing</p> <p>Post offer, pre-employment drug test required.</p> <p>Civil Service Exam</p> <p>A Civil Service Examination will be administered for this position. Applicants submitting all required application materials, meeting the minimum qualifications for the position and receiving a passing score on the written questionnaire will be invited to continue in the Civil Service Examination process, which includes participating in an oral board interview. Oral Boards are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 1, 2026. Dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.</p> <p>Civil Service Status</p> <p>This is a Civil Service position</p> <p>Hours of Work</p> <p>Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.</p> <p>Weekend and on call work as required</p> <p>Tentative Start Date</p> <p>June 2026</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Under the general direction of the Chief Building Official, performs and/or oversees plan reviews for all building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, flood plain ordinance, accessibility, and/or Fire Codes adopted by the City of West Des Moines for industrial, commercial, and residential construction, provides inspections for compliance and enforcement of building codes, and addresses questions and concerns from architects, general contractors, sub-contractors, and homeowners.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>May 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Lead Plans Examiner</p> <ul> <li>An Associate degree from a college or technical school in a building trade or similar </li><li>Five (5) years of inspection or plan review experience </li><li>Experience working with the public in a customer service role and experience directly related to construction preferred </li><li>Valid Iowa driver's license </li><li>Certified Commercial and Residential Building Inspector and an additional certification as required for area of expertise </li></ul>