Plans Examiner I - Development Services

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

11h•$26 - $37

About The Position

Join our dynamic team of development professionals! The Pima County Development Services Department is currently searching for the right candidate who has a strong background in complex residential and light commercial building construction and codes to fill our Plans Examiner I position. In this role, responsibilities include verifying building plan adherence to County building regulations, as well as related codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes. If you have the experience, know-how, and professional work ethic, we would love for you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application soon!

Requirements

Four years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge of construction, construction plan reviewer or construction project manager. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR: One year of experience with Pima County as a Building Trades Plans Technician. or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
All positions require certification as a Plans Examiner by a nationally recognized organization (e.g., ICBO, ICC) at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation, and this certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Some positions require a valid Arizona class D driver license at the time of application.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required certification shall be grounds for termination.
The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

Nice To Haves

ICC certification as a combination residential plans examiner or related certification(s).
Experience with the application of building codes.
Experience with structural engineering principles to include load paths.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Experience with GIS and inspection software.
Experience with zoning/grading regulations.

Responsibilities

Examines, screens and reviews plans and specifications for complex residential and simple commercial construction, alteration, repair, demolition, moving or proposed new uses of primary and/or appurtenant structures for compliance with County building codes and related codes, laws, ordinances and statutes
Determines code compliance of proposed residential structures relative to building use and occupancy, fire protection and safety from permit applications, plans and specifications
Performs analysis of permit applications, plans and specifications for such factors as lighting, ventilation and living space
Assists consulting engineers, architects, owners and contractors in the interpretation of provisions of the County building and related codes, laws, ordinances and statutes
Reads, interprets and applies applicable provisions of codes, laws, ordinances and statutes
Prepares and maintains manual and computer-based files of materials reviewed and related materials
Assists the public by explaining the construction permitting and plans review processes
Assists other staff and subordinates by interpretation of the applicable codes, laws, ordinances and statutes
Identifies discrepancies or potential conflicts in applicable codes, laws, ordinances and statutes for supervisory or managerial attention and decision
Prepares routine, recurring and special reports for management
May supervise, train and evaluate staff, make effective recommendations on hiring, termination and related personnel activities
May perform remote inspections as needed.