Plans Examiner Senior

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $36 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Plans Examiner Senior, you will provide reviews of commercial construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, national standards, and zoning regulations. The Plans Examiner Senior also conducts plan reviews of complex plans and specifications for residential and industrial construction and provides support to the plan review staff.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in plan checking of architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review, including reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Licensed professional engineer or architect in Arizona
• Building Assignment: International Code Council certification, certification from the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
• Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
• Experience in conducting research, analyzing problems, and issues related to construction and building codes

Responsibilities

• Perform complex building code reviews of commercial building applications to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, state statutes, and federal/state regulations
• Review more complex residential applications for compliance with building codes and ordinances
• Prepare written plan review comments and update information in the permitting database
• Function as a subject matter expert of the International Residential, Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and National Electrical codes
• Provide guidance to Plans Examiner staff to ensure uniformity of procedures, rules, and regulations
• Meet with and communicate building construction requirements to the general public, architects, engineers, developers, and real estate agents, including on-call (in-person and virtual) services
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, staff members, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public to explain and administer development requirements and codes
• Research subdivision plats, Assessor maps, legal descriptions, and deeds of conveyance and easements
• Review aerial and floodplain maps to gather information to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance
• Other duties assigned

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED