Plans Examiner

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

The Plans Examiner reviews residential, commercial, and other construction plans for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable building codes, ordinances, national standards, and zoning regulations. The role also provides customers with information and assistance related to the development process, including planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and use of the County’s automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.

The position reviews building permit applications and civil/site plans, consults maps and records to determine review requirements, and helps explain and administer development requirements and codes. It serves as a subject matter expert on department functions and works with members of the public, colleagues, governmental agencies, and contractors.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in 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 Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience conducting research and analyzing problems and issues related to building construction and land-use controls.
• Customer service experience.
• Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector certification from ICC, IAPMO, or IAEI.
• Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plan review experience.

Responsibilities

• Review residential, commercial, and other construction plans for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, and zoning regulations.
• Review residential and commercial building permit applications and civil/site plans for compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances, state statutes, and federal and state regulations.
• Review aerial and floodplain maps to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance.
• Initiate and notify the public of address changes.
• Provide customer information and assistance related to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and the development process.
• Use the County’s automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system, and maintain records.
• Serve as a subject matter expert with thorough understanding of department functions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff, governmental agencies, and contractors to explain and administer development requirements and codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, with a defined retirement benefit and a 100% employer match on Day 1.
• Eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

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