Plans Examiner II

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5486 - Plans Examiner II

Salary Grade: 12

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $27.33 - $32.79 Per Hour

Pay Range: $27.33 - $38.26 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Join our dynamic team of development professionals! The Pima County Development Services Department is currently searching for the right candidate who has a strong background in complex residential and commercial building construction and codes to fill our Plans Examiner II position. This role is responsible for verifying building plan adherence to County building regulations, as well as related codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes. If you have the experience, know-how, and professional work ethic, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application soon!

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Examines, screens and reviews complex plans, specifications and engineering data for commercial, industrial and residential structure construction, alteration, repair, demolition, moving or proposed new uses of primary and/or appurtenant structures to determine their compliance with County building codes and related codes, laws, ordinances, statutes and industry standards;

• Performs engineering computations and analysis of complex plans and specifications for compliance with specialized areas of applicable building codes, such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural members and assemblies, etc.;

• Interprets provisions of the County building and related codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes, and confers with consulting engineers, architects, owners, and contractors to resolve questions posed or arising from review of plans, specifications, and engineering data;

• Trains staff in the field application of appropriate provisions of building codes;

• Reads, interprets, and applies applicable provisions of codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes;

• Prepares and maintains manual and computer-based files of materials reviewed and related materials;

• Assists the public by explaining the construction permitting, plans review, and appeals processes;

• Assists other staff and subordinates by interpretation of the applicable codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes;

• Identifies discrepancies or potential conflicts in applicable codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes for supervisory or managerial attention and decision;

• Recommends changes to County building and related codes to resolve design or interpretation problems;

• Prepares routine, recurring, and special reports for management;

• May serve on general or specialized building codes maintenance and revision committees;

• May supervise, train, and evaluate staff, make effective recommendations on hiring, termination, and related personnel activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge of construction, construction plan reviewer, or construction project manager.

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County as a Plans Examiner or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• I CC certifications as a combination residential plans examiner or related certifications.

• Experience with application of building codes.

• Experience with structural engineering principles to include load paths.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with GIS and inspection software.

• Experience with zoning/grading regulations.

Selection Process:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : All positions require certification as a Plans Examiner by a nationally recognized organization (e.g., ICBO, ICC) either at the time of appointment or before completion of initial/promotional probation, and this certification must be maintained as a condition of employment. Some positions may require, at the time of appointment or within 24 months of appointment, registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer in Arizona or any state providing reciprocal professional registration. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Failure to obtain and maintain the required registration, certification or licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.