Plans Examiner

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $29 - $48

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 information and assistance to customers regarding the development process, including planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, and drainage review. It maintains records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.

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.

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 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 needed for permit issuance.
• Initiate and notify the public of address changes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert with thorough understanding of the department's functions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff, governmental agencies, and contractors to explain and administer development requirements and codes, including planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, and drainage review.
• Maintain records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.
• 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 the Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate and a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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