Plans Examiner

Town of Prescott Valley, Arizona; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Prescott Valley, Arizona, is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Plans Examiner for their Development Services team. The role involves reviewing building plans to ensure compliance with codes and safety standards while supporting departmental initiatives.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to public service, working cross-functionally to guide projects from submission to completion. A positive attitude and customer service orientation are crucial.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience in customer service interactions.
• Familiarity with various building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review building plans for compliance with applicable codes.
• Provide customer service to internal and external clients.
• Maintain familiarity with building codes and regulations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Customer service skills

Knowledge of building codes

Collaboration

Job description

The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Plans Examiner to join our Development Services team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring quality development by reviewing building plans for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards, while also supporting key departmental initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, a commitment to public service, and the ability to work cross‑functionally to help guide projects from submittal through completion.

Examples of Duties

In This Position, You Will

• Exhibit a positive attitude in word and action and encourage others to do the same.
• Assist in on-the-job training of new team members and collaborate with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and take personal accountability and ownership of projects, role, and assignments.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers on a daily basis. This includes addressing and resolving customer questions as able, and referring complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to appropriate staff.
• Review building plans and interact with the Planning and Zoning departments, Public Works, Engineering, contractors, architects, Fire department, and others as needed.
• Review and study code; maintain familiarity and compliance with building codes, ADA, National Electrical Code, International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel and Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and International Plumbing Code.
• Conduct technical research, assess information and data, and make recommendations related to the Building Codes.
• Compose correspondence; proofread and edit; enter, scan, update and maintain information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports.