Plans Examiner

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $29 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Plans Examiner, you will review residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, national standards, and zoning regulations. In addition, you will perform a variety of duties involved in providing customer information and assistance related to the development process, including but not limited to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and maintaining records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review or building inspections, which includes reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education in Architecture, Landscape architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience in conducting research, analyzing problems, and issues related to land-use controls
• Experience in customer service
• Building Assignment: International Code Council certification, certification from the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (I.A.P.M.O.), or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Responsibilities

• Review residential and commercial permit plans for compliance with the zoning ordinance; some drainage and septic review compliance is required
• Provide preliminary plan review to assist the public in preparing applications for plan review submittal
• Provide accurate written and verbal communications related to submitted plan review documents, required corrections, permit procedures, and status of plan reviews; recommend solutions to problems, etc.
• Interpret ordinances, regulations, and codes to provide information and technical assistance to the public, co-workers, and other agencies
• Provide information, training, and technical expertise to other staff members
• Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance to assist the customers as a public-facing department
• Monitor the status of problem permits; perform follow-up on projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• 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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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