Plans Examiner

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025
Posting Date 04/15/25 Application Deadline 04/29/25 Pay Range $27.00 - $44.75 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Planning and Development 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. About Us Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services, from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment. If you're interested in being a change-maker and behind-the-scenes expert in the growth of Maricopa County, we have the job for you! 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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three 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 We Also Value 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 services Building Assignment: International Code Council (ICC) certification, certification from the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Job Contributions Review residential and commercial permit plans for compliance with the zoning ordinance; some drainage and septic review compliance 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 for assisting 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 Working Conditions Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware Laptop computers using Accela Automation permit software, Bluebeam, Outlook, On-Base, Q-Matic, Microsoft Office Suite, and telephone Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile 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 Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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