Plans Examiner II

City of Peoria, Arizona•Peoria, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Peoria’s Development & Engineering Department has excellent opportunities for a Plans Examiner II. This position will provide advanced plans review support. This is accomplished by preparing and completing plan reviews of complex buildings, including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical for compliance. The reviews will involve structural construction documents and reports for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensure compliance with applicable adopted codes, city ordinances, and construction standards.

Requirements

4-6 years’ experience.
Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.
Two-year college program or equivalent combinations resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge or skills.
Valid Arizona Class “D” Driver’s License upon hire.
Two Certifications from International Code Council (ICC) Residential: Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical preferred.
ICC Building/Fire Plans Examiner Certification.
ICC Building Plan Review NFPA 101 Plan Review or equivalent certification from another qualified source/agency within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Be a results-oriented people-person.
Provide superior leadership and expertise to fellow plans examiners and staff.
Accept responsibility for maintaining detailed records and upholding a safe and efficient environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate work with other staff, project managers, and departments.
Advise engineers, architects, contractors, government officials, utility representatives, and the general public on code changes, interpretations, and methods.
Plan review activities including maintaining records and files associated with the plan review process; entering plan review discrepancies into a computerized tracking system, performing various administrative tasks, and providing oral and written responses to inquiries.
Assist with the development counter, answering questions of a technical nature and explaining City policies and codes.