Building Plans Examiner

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About the Position

Are you interested in playing a key role in the growth of the nations fourth-largest county Apply today!

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 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 Countys 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 reviews we have positions that allow professionals in the planning construction engineering and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment. If youre 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 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. This defined retirement benefit requires an 11.98% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Three years of experience in architectural residential or commercial building plan review which includes 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 the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements
Successful candidates must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• 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

Job Contributions

• Review residential and commercial building permit applications and civil/site plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances state statutes and federal/state regulations

• Review aerial and floodplain maps to gather information to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance

• Initiate and notify the public of address changes

• Function as a subject matter expert by displaying a thorough and deep understanding of the departments functions

• Establish and 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

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• The work environment for this position will include working indoors and outdoors on stairs and ladders and in confined areas both in a typical office setting and during site inspections. The physical environment will consist of sitting standing walking driving climbing and crouching in a standard office setting as well as site inspections

• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally 10 pounds frequently or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing. May have to carry push or pull up to 50 pounds

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact to initiate the interactive process.

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