Senior Plans Examiner - Shape Safe, Sustainable Buildings

Pinal County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinal County seeks a Building Plans Examiner to ensure compliance with county and state building codes on residential and commercial projects. Under general supervision, you will review plans, provide guidance to applicants, and coordinate with inspectors.

You will analyze site plans, elevations, and electrical drawings, answer questions, maintain records, and support BSD staff in a collaborative, service‑minded environment. A valid driver’s license and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of plans examination experience.
• Must have two (2) of the following certifications: ICC Permit Technician, International Residential Plans Examiner (IRC), Residential Building Inspector or IBC Plans Examiner certification at time of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License and Arizona State Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
• Special Requirements: Obtain one (1) additional certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Examine commercial and residential building plans to assure compliance with building and safety codes, interpret building and safety codes and Building Safety Department (BSD) policy objectives, and provide assistance to the public with building code and permitting questions under general supervision.
• Perform reviews of site plan, floor plans, foundation plan, elevations, foundation details, framing details, and electrical plans, mechanical and section details, and other reviews such as photovoltaic solar plan review.
• Perform higher level administrative and technical support functions for BSD staff, assist inspectors on projects, assist in coordinating inspection activities, and assist with complex research duties and documentation.
• Answer complex questions on building codes, permitting, and fees for the construction of residential and commercial projects.
• Maintain records management of permitting, inspection files, and records and prepare various data reports.
• Interpret maps and plats and complete zoning site plan review for compliance with setback requirements at an advanced level.
• Review plans and permit applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative procedures.
• Verify plans are in compliance with Pinal County adopted building codes.
• Collaborate with architects, drafting firms, contractors and homeowners regarding building codes questions.
• Provide answers and guidance to building construction question and reference building codes.
• Interpret building code and assist with structure design to meet the intent of the building code.
• Provide technical information.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Pinal County seeks a Building Plans Examiner to ensure compliance with county and state building codes on residential and commercial projects. Under general supervision, you will review plans, provide guidance to applicants, and coordinate with inspectors.

You will analyze site plans, elevations, and electrical drawings, answer questions, maintain records, and support BSD staff in a collaborative, service‑minded environment. A valid driver’s license and relevant certifications are required.