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Plans Examiner Senior

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Jun 25, 2025
Posting Date 06/24/25 Application Deadline 07/08/25 Pay Range $30.00 - $47.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Planning and Development About the Position As the Plans Examiner Senior, you will review commercial construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, national standards, and zoning regulations. The Senior also completes plan reviews of complex plans and specifications for residential and industrial construction while supporting the plan review staff. 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 review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balanceOpportunities 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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Five years of experience in plan checking of architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review, including reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications High school diploma or GED Post-secondary education in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis Possess an ICC Building Plans Examiner certification or the ability to obtain one in six months We Also Value Licensed professional engineer or architect in Arizona Building Assignment: International Code Council certification, certification from the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (I.A.P.M.O.), or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field Experience in conducting research, analyzing problems, and issues related to construction and building codes Job Contributions Perform complex building code reviews of Commercial building applications to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, state statutes, and federal/state regulations Review more complex residential applications for compliance with building codes and ordinances Prepare written plan review comments and update information in the permitting database Function as a subject matter expert of the International Residential, Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and National Electrical codes Provide guidance to Plans Examiner staff to ensure uniformity of procedures, rules, and regulations Meets with and communicates building construction requirements to the general public, architects, engineers, developers, and real estate agents, including on-call (in-person and virtual) services Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, staff members, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public to explain and administer development requirements and codes Research subdivision plats, Assessor maps, legal descriptions, deeds of conveyance, and easements Review aerial and floodplain maps to gather information to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance Other duties assigned Working Conditions Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware PC and/or laptop with plan review software, MS Office, including Word and Excel, PDD permitting system software Protective equipment required Hard hat, safety shoes, safety vest Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered 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. 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