Plans Examiner - Community Development (1026)

Coconino County; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coconino County seeks a Building Plans Examiner to review residential and commercial construction plans for code compliance and to perform related inspections. The role partners with architects, engineers, contractors, and the public to facilitate efficient permit review while upholding safety standards.

The position emphasizes ICC certification progress, process improvements, and ongoing professional development as part of public service excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in construction management, engineering, computer design or a related field with two years of plan review or building inspection experience.
• Any combination of education, training and experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates plans for compliance with applicable codes and ordinance requirements.
• Performs field inspections for complex commercial and residential projects.
• Communicates with customers to provide information in matters relating to construction and code requirements.
• Suggests plan modifications to allow conformity to codes.
• Attends pre-construction meetings.
• Issues permits and calculates fees.
• Performs research regarding alternate building methods.
• Makes recommendations for amendments to local building code.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Interprets manufacture's specifications and evaluation reports.

Skills

Plan evaluation and review

Communicating technical information

Performing research

Education

Associate degree in construction management

Tools

Plan Review Software

Permitting Software

Computer Operating Programs

Job description

Under general supervision, reviews residential and commercial construction plans for compliance with adopted building codes, local ordinances, and applicable regulations. Works collaboratively with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and the public to facilitate efficient permit review while ensuring public health, safety, and welfare. This position offers opportunities for professional development through ICC certification and participation in code interpretation and process improvement.

The Mission of the Department of Community Development is to provide excellence in development related services for the Public so they can enjoy a high quality of life including well designed neighborhoods, safe housing, and the protection of the natural environment. (Illustrative Only)

• Reviews and evaluates plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinance requirements
• Performs field inspections as necessary to resolve plan review questions or assist with complex commercial and residential projects.
• Communicates with customers to provide information in matters relating to construction and code requirements
• Suggests plan modifications to allow conformity to codes
• Attends pre-construction meetings
• Issues permits and calculates fees
• Performs research regarding alternate building methods
• Makes recommendations for amendments to local building code
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• Participates in an open forum and makes suggestions on the interpretations of the building codes
• Reviews and interprets manufacture's specifications and evaluation reports

Essential functions include but not limited to driving; standing for intake of permits at counter; walking; working with and around others including co-workers, customers and supervisor; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motions (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near and far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary communication on telephone and with customers; and touch (finger dexterity) computers, telephones and intake of plans.

Associate degree in construction management, engineering, computer design or a related field and two years working with plans, building, construction, inspection or plan review experience OR, any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report.

Must obtain ICC Certification as Residential Plans Examiner within 1 year of hire.

Must obtain ICC Certification as Commercial Plans Examiner within 1 year of hire.

This is a safety sensitive position – driving.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in architecture or drafting.

Experience in architecture or drafting.

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable codes and standards
• Materials and methods of residential and commercial construction
• Engineering practices and techniques
• Plan Review Software
• Permitting Software
• Computer Operating Programs

Skill In:

• Plan evaluation and review
• Communicating technical information
• Performing research

Ability to:

• Understand and interpret architectural and engineering plans
• Accurately evaluate construction plans for conformity to codes
• Analyze complex structural calculations
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing