Senior City Plans Examiner & Lead Reviewer

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is seeking a Senior City Plans Examiner to lead complex plan reviews in the Development Services Department. This role performs advanced analyses of plans and documents, coordinates multi‑disciplinary reviews, and serves as team leader and mentor to junior staff, ensuring conformance to adopted codes and standards.

Applicants should have at least five years of city plans review experience and a high school diploma or GED; certifications as Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, or

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• At least five years of city plans review experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying codes and standards.
• Preferred certifications in Fire/Building plans examiner.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex plan reviews and ensure conformance to codes and standards.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate multidisciplinary reviews.
• Research historical background related to permit applications and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Exercise independent judgment on technical matters and provide guidance to the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Plan review coordination

Independent judgment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Mesa is seeking a Senior City Plans Examiner to lead complex plan reviews in the Development Services Department. This role performs advanced analyses of plans and documents, coordinates multi‑disciplinary reviews, and serves as team leader and mentor to junior staff, ensuring conformance to adopted codes and standards.

Applicants should have at least five years of city plans review experience and a high school diploma or GED; certifications as Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, or