Building Plans Examiner

About the role

As the Building Plans Examiner, you will provide reviews of residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, national standards, and zoning regulations. You will also 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide reviews of residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances, state statutes, and federal/state regulations.
• Read and interpret commercial and residential construction plans and specifications.
• Initiate and notify the public of address changes.
• Function as a subject matter expert by displaying a thorough and deep understanding of the department's functions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff members, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public to explain and administer development requirements and codes, including but not limited to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, and drainage review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review, which includes reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications.
• A 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 the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully complete 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.

Qualifications

• Currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Skills

• Experience in conducting research, analyzing problems, and issues related to building construction and land-use controls.
• Experience in customer services.
• Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector Certification with any of the following organizations: International Code Council, International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), and/or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI).
• Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plan review experience.

Benefits

Proud to Offer
- 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 healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System.