Building Plans Examiner I

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as Building Plans Examiner I work with the City of Yuma Community Development Department. The ideal candidate will assists with plan review coordination and provide frontline assistant for the Building Safety Division.

Under basic supervision, this job classification reviews residential and commercial project construction plan submittals for compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, land use, and accessibility codes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews construction plan submittals, specifications, and calculations for uniformity, and compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances; enters plan review comments into computer tracking database.
• Assures that City codes and policies are followed and equitably interpreted; performs duties within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Provides customer service, researches code requirements, and explains review process; researches land use history, and provides building code requirements at pre-development meetings.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the Yuma Way, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years construction or inspection experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Federal, state and local building, construction, and safety codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Regulations, protocols, and standards for reviewing building plans for technical compliance.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying building and safety standards, regulations, and City codes and policies.
• Preparing and maintaining plan review records and reports.
• Researching technical issues, and providing technical guidance on code requirements.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. International Code Conference (ICC) Building Plans Examiner (Residential Reviews only) Certification is required within one year of employment. Note: The City will pay for the first attempt/exam to obtain additional/voluntary Certifications after the required Certifications. Any additional attempt is the responsibility of the employee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment, and occasionally in the field at construction sites; may occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.