City of Phoenix · 17 hours ago
Plan Review Building Code Examiner*Lead- Planning & Development (Underfill Opportunity)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$36.84/hr - $54.42/hr
2+ years expThe City of Phoenix is guiding the physical development of the city through its Planning & Development Department. They are seeking a Building Code Examiner•Lead responsible for reviewing commercial and industrial building plans to ensure compliance with city codes and providing superior customer service.
Government
Responsibilities
Administrative review all EPR commercial and residential building plans for completeness including plans submitted for the Self Certification Program
Reviews complex construction plans and specifications for compliance with adopted codes and ordinances
Advises construction permit applicants by phone or in person as to whether proposed construction conforms with the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and related regulations and directives
Researches and enters technical data as required for sites, permits, or plans information into computer
Reads code updates and ordinance changes and attends seminars to keep current on code and ordinance changes
Provides technical information to field inspectors by reviewing and researching available records and maps
Advises construction permit applicants of the types of plans that must be submitted for proper review, the amount of time required for the review process, expedited review options, and recourse available to resolve problems encountered during the review process
Issues commercial permits at a public counter
Works with field inspection staff to resolve issues with construction documents
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience reviewing plans, schedules, and other data to ensure proposed construction conforms to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and related regulations. (Two years at the level of Construction Permit Specialist II)
To be eligible for the assignment, must possess the following two certifications: ICC Building Plans Examiner (B3) and ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21)
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage
Preferred
Experience with standard building construction materials
Experience in preparing and interpreting building construction plans
Experience using construction permit and electronic plan review software
Experience working in government jurisdiction
Experience reviewing construction plans
Experience working with the public or on a public counter
Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Company
City of Phoenix
Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.
10001+ employees
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