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Pima County · 2 days ago

Plans Examiner I - Development Services

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$26.39/hr - $31.67/hr

4+ years exp

Pima County is seeking a Plans Examiner I to join their Development Services Department. The role involves verifying building plan adherence to County building regulations and related codes, as well as assisting the public and professionals in understanding the construction permitting and plans review processes.

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Responsibilities

Examines, screens and reviews plans and specifications for complex residential and simple commercial construction, alteration, repair, demolition, moving or proposed new uses of primary and/or appurtenant structures for compliance with County building codes and related codes, laws, ordinances and statutes

Determines code compliance of proposed residential structures relative to building use and occupancy, fire protection and safety from permit applications, plans and specifications

Performs analysis of permit applications, plans and specifications for such factors as lighting, ventilation and living space

Assists consulting engineers, architects, owners and contractors in the interpretation of provisions of the County building and related codes, laws, ordinances and statutes

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 and plans review 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

Prepares routine, recurring and special reports for management

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

May perform remote inspections as needed

Qualification

ICC certificationBuilding codes applicationStructural engineering principlesMicrosoft OfficeGIS softwareInspection softwareZoning regulationsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Four 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

One year of experience with Pima County as a Building Trades Plans Technician or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment

Certification as a Plans Examiner by a nationally recognized organization (e.g., ICBO, ICC) at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation