DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA) led by The Adjutant General provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sectionsoperations preparedness and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community state and federal missions.

Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR) Phoenix AZ

PAY RATE: $19.4691 - $27.1410 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: September 19 2025

The Building Plans Coordinator will supervise and participate in the planning preparation review and examination of plans and specifications for AZ ARNG buildings and facilities construction and design. This position is responsible for maintaining projects within time and budgetary restraints preparing preliminary architectural engineering construction contracts assisting in budget preparation and will provide project reports as required.

Responsibilities include:
Prepares documents for National Guard Bureau for planning progress and closing-out of managed projects. Recommend changes where required to correct defects and provide efficient operations. Recommend cost beneficial and energy efficient/alternative materials and methods of construction.
Meet with contractors architects and engineers to discuss project matters. The position also requires that all projects comply with all National Guard regulations regarding planning programming construction contracting and fiscal and environmental considerations.
Estimates project costs using estimates guides and computer programs. Manage several projects at one time. Prepares documents for Procurement and Contracting Office for both Federal and State requirements.
Writes specifications for Scopes of Work to define the project using a word processing program. Conducts research for specific systems equipment and products.
Conducts project inspections for compliance with plans and specifications. Manages project progress with selected contractors. Conduct inspections of existing facilities to determine their structural soundness and life-cycle analysis.
Actively participates in pre-bid and bid meetings with contractors and state and federal procurement and contracting offices.
Serves as lead liaison between National Guard Bureau and the Construction and Facilities Management Office. Ensures compliance with Federal State local and National Guard regulations relating to facilities and provides technical assistance.

Knowledge of:
Phases of building construction
Building codes and how to find answers regarding them
Where to find laws and ordinances regulating building construction
State contracting procedures
Project Management Principles
The role Architects Engineers Contractors and Owner Representatives play in the Construction Process

Skilled in:
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Managing risk between budget and scope while construction is in progress
Construction inspection
Establish effective working relationships
Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel

Ability to:
Manage large/complicated projects
Estimate construction costs
Analyze construction problems and determine the appropriate next steps
Read blueprints/plans
Use computer applications/programs for tracking progress and reporting
Multi-task and manage multiple projects concurrently
Communicate effectively and professionally

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or experience in reviewing building plans and specifications inspecting work in progress for plan compliance and/or building cost estimating.

Special Job Requirements:
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid Arizona state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)
In and Out of State travel required.
Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 1 investigation for the purpose of obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions please feel free to contact
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer