Plans Examiner

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Career growth

Healthcare

Child care

Paid time off

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maricopa County Planning and Development Department is seeking a Plans Examiner to review residential, commercial, and other construction plans for completeness, accuracy, and code conformance. This role supports planning, zoning, drainage review, and maintains records using the County's permitting system.

The position requires three years of building plan review experience, a high school diploma or GED, and may substitute related post-secondary education for experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for the experience.

Responsibilities

• Review residential and commercial building permit applications and civil/site plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances, state statutes, and federal/state regulations.
• Review aerial and floodplain maps to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public to explain and administer development requirements and codes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Plan review

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Urban Planning / Architecture education substitution

Job description

Posting Date 10/20/26 Application Deadline 10/27/26 Pay Range $28.85 - $48.25 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

Are you interested in playing a key role in the growth of the nation's fourth-largest county? As the Plans Examiner, you will provide reviews of residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, national standards, and zoning regulations. In addition, you will perform a variety of duties involved in providing customer information and assistance related to the development process, including but not limited to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and maintaining records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.

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. If you're interested in being a change-maker and behind-the-scenes expert in the growth of Maricopa County, we have the job for you!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Three years of experience in architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review, which includes reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience in conducting research, analyzing problems, and issues related to building construction and land-use controls
• Experience in customer service
• Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector certification with any of the following organizations: International Code Council (ICC), International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), or the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
• Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plan review experience

Job Contributions

• Review residential and commercial building permit applications and civil/site plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances, state statutes, and federal/state regulations
• Review aerial and floodplain maps to gather information to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuanceInitiate and notify the public of address changes
• Function as a subject matter expert by displaying a thorough and deep understanding of the department's functions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff members, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public to explain and administer development requirements and codes, including but not limited to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, and drainage review
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

The work environment for this position will include working indoors and outdoors, on stairs and ladders, and in confined areas, both in a typical office setting and during site inspections. The physical environment will consist of sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing, and crouching in a standard office setting, as well as site inspections. May have to carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds 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