What is a plan checker and how to become one

Key steps to become a plan checker

1. Explore plan checker education requirements

   Most common plan checker degrees

   Bachelor's

   47.1 %

   Associate

   41.2 %

   High School Diploma

   5.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific plan checker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Building Codes	63.84%
   Plan Checks	28.09%
   Design Drawings	5.08%
   Auto CAD	2.98%

3. Complete relevant plan checker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New plan checkers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a plan checker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real plan checker resumes.

4. Research plan checker duties and responsibilities

   • Monitor the documenting and recording of sensitive items for retirees authorize to utilize the commissary.
   • Handle credit, debit and EBT purchases.

5. Apply for plan checker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a plan checker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams