Office Of Manufactured Housing Plans Examiner Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, the Plans Examiner Manager is responsible for reviewing submitted construction and installation plans for compliance with federal regulations, statute, rule, adopted codes and standards while managing staff engaged in the same activity. This includes maintaining awareness, best practices and the necessary tools to efficiently review, understand and interpret building code and construction variations as new and innovative building types are introduced in the state. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Federal and State statutes, rules, and guidelines related to the Agency and the industry.
• Working knowledge of International Building Codes and HUD codes for the construction and installation of manufactured homes.
• Knowledge of construction and manufacturing related to residential and commercial factory-built buildings.
• Ability to read and understand engineered design plans.
• Skill in preparing reports.
• Good verbal communication skills in the field, among peers, and with Agency management.
• Proficiency in managing software applications, i.e., MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse populations.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Certifications in relevant (as approved by management) ICC codes/NEC required.
• Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for this remote position.
• Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.
• All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted construction and installation plans for compliance with federal regulations, statute, rule, adopted codes and standards.
• Manage staff engaged in reviewing construction and installation plans.
• Maintain awareness of best practices and necessary tools to review, understand, and interpret building code and construction variations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including participation in the development of other division programs, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and promotion of best practices.
• Manage negotiated contractual agreements, monitor contract expenditures, advise contracting agencies, and write reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Provide regulatory and code guidance and consultation to department personnel, licensees, registrants, contractors, contracting agencies, and the public.
• Provide training, coaching, and education of staff to enhance understanding of state and federal programs and requirements.
• Maintain program records and currency of all reporting requirements.
• Devise and implement a schedule of work or timetable for self and subordinates on a daily or weekly basis within a work unit engaged in reviewing factory-built building construction and installation plans, manufactured housing installation and accessory plans, flood plans, and quality assurance manuals for compliance with Statute, Rule, adopted codes and standards.
• Direct, instruct, explain, and counsel subordinate workers in carrying out a variety of tasks.
• Review work products or achievements of subordinate workers; evaluate work and formulate plans for improvement.
• Resolve problems and questions presented by subordinate workers regarding work methods and processes.
• Work and confer with other Agency personnel to ensure consistent program compliance and to acquire information needed for immediate determinations or decisions.
• Provide administrative and technical support to other staff within the Department applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty.
• Confer with staff and representatives of other division, sections, or work units of own agency to agree on decisions, clarify information, and resolve common problems.
• Participate in the development of an annual plan of work activity, including statements of scope of activity, goals, and objectives.
• Assist in implementing ongoing process improvements for the department.
• Record keeping, report writing, review of internal policies and procedures, assist in gathering and analyzing monthly statistics, training.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed