Senior Building Plans Examiner

The City of Chandler Development Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Senior Building Plans Examiner. This position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility in start and end times and the potential to work a 9/80 schedule.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?
Diverse and inclusive environment
Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are
The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 86 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform technical evaluation and review of complex building and construction plans/design documents to ensure compliance with City development ordinances and building codes.

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Minimum qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field; and
4 years of progressively responsible experience in building plan review; and
An ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification and one additional ICC Certification upon hire, registration as Professional Engineer or Architect may substitute for the additional ICC Certification; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications
Field experience as a licensed contractor or employed by a licensed contractor in electrical, mechanical, or plumbing trades.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandlers policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the citys Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.