Senior Building & Fire Plans Examiner - Code Expert

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a highly motivated professional for the Building & Fire Plans Examiner Senior role. This full-time, non-exempt position offers overtime eligibility and internal growth opportunities.

You will review complex commercial, industrial, and residential plans for compliance, mentor other examiners, and manage projects from permit intake to final inspection using the town’s tracking system. A pre-employment background check and drug screen apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Building Construction, Engineering, Fire Science, Environmental, Architecture, Blueprint Reading, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing.
• 4-5 years of experience within a building, engineering, or planning environment using computer aided or pencil drafted construction drawing, distributing and organizing construction plans and documents, inspecting construction sites, reviewing construction drawings, and providing guidance and approval of construction office/field projects.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job classification.
• Valid AZ Driver's License.
• Building: Three (3) ICC (or equivalent) certifications, one of which must be the Commercial Building Plans Examiner certification (the other two may be residential or commercial, plan review or inspection categories).
• Fire: Three (3) ICC (or equivalent) certifications, one of which must be the Fire Plans Examiner certification (the other two may be residential or commercial, plan review or inspection categories).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing complex, high-profile, or time-sensitive building and fire plans for compliance with Town codes and standards.
• Serving as a technical resource and mentor to other plans examiners.
• Managing plan review projects from permit application through final inspection.
• Providing expert information and technical assistance to developers, contractors, and the public.
• Preparing review comment letters, forms, reports, and maintaining project records.

Skills

Plan review

Mentoring

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent education/training/experience

Job description

Town of Gilbert is seeking a highly motivated professional for the Building & Fire Plans Examiner Senior role. This full-time, non-exempt position offers overtime eligibility and internal growth opportunities.

You will review complex commercial, industrial, and residential plans for compliance, mentor other examiners, and manage projects from permit intake to final inspection using the town’s tracking system. A pre-employment background check and drug screen apply.