Plans Examiner, Senior

About the role

Pinal County is dedicated to providing its employees with a healthy work/life balance through generous paid time off, comprehensive wellness programs, and top-tier medical benefits. Our commitment extends to offering paid sabbaticals every five years, ensuring our employees have ample time to recharge and pursue personal interests.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews of site plans, floor plans, and other construction documents to ensure compliance with building and safety codes.
• Interpret building and safety codes and BSD policy objectives, and provide assistance to the public with building code and permitting questions.
• Assist inspectors on projects, coordinate inspection activities, and assist with complex research duties and documentation.
• Answer complex questions on building codes, permitting, and fees for the construction of residential and commercial projects.
• Maintain records management of permitting, inspection files, and records and prepare various data reports.
• Review plans and permit applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative procedures.
• Verify plans are in compliance with Pinal County adopted building codes.
• Collaborate with architects, drafting firms, contractors, and homeowners regarding building codes questions.
• Provide answers and guidance to building construction questions and reference building codes.
• Interpret building code and assist with structure design to meet the intent of the building code.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of plans examination experience.
• Two (2) of the following certifications: ICC Permit Technician, International Residential Plans Examiner (IRC), Residential Building Inspector, or IBC Plans Examiner at time of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License and Arizona State Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional building, housing, and technical codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
• Knowledge of current and evolving trends in building technologies and construction methods.
• Skill in interpreting building and safety regulations and comparing them with plans, maps, and technical specifications.
• Ability to provide advice and consultation on compliance requirements.
• Ability to work with representatives of other state and regional planning agencies to address and resolve technical issues.

Skills

• Interpreting building and safety regulations.
• Providing advice and consultation on compliance requirements.
• Working with representatives of other state and regional planning agencies.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid sabbaticals every five years.
• Retirement plans with generous employer contributions - guaranteed lifetime benefit.
• Top-tier affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Comprehensive wellness program.
• Onsite mammogram and prostate screening events.
• Biometrics and health screening events.
• Financial health and retirement planning events.
• Onsite fitness resources and sessions like yoga and tai chi.
• Quarterly wellness challenges.
• Vaccination clinics.
• Onsite vision exams and optometry events.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education.
• Employee assistance program with ongoing training and development options.
• Civil service leave van pool options.
• Short-term disability – employer paid.
• Basic life insurance – employer paid.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
• Suite of voluntary benefits including additional life, accident, critical illness, and cancer insurance.

Pay

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Schedule

The work schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate the needs of the employee and the department.