ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists Division Manager, Building Official and other personnel as needed.
• Consults with designers, contractors, and property owners to assist with questions related to building plans and helps with resolving problem issues.
• Ensures projects assigned for review meet the minimum adopted Code requirements.
• Utilizes the permitting software system to track project status, update assigned workflows, enter permit special conditions, enter project data for calculation of associated fees, enter required inspections, etc.
• Utilizes digital review software (i.e., Bluebeam Revu) to perform all project reviews in a PDF format.
• Greets customers, answers calls, responds to requests for information, investigates complaints, and provides ongoing customer service.
• Interprets Department policies and procedures.
• Plans and schedules plan review projects to accommodate the needs of contractors and property owners, to ensure compliance within the time prescribed.
• Prepares reports and correspondence relating to plan review activities.
• Provides written project review comments identifying issues of non-compliance with adopted codes.
• Studies and learns new codes as adopted.
• Reviews plans for residential and small commercial projects, including structural calculations, specifications and other documents to ensure compliance with Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Pool/Spa and Town codes.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to negotiate through construction sites and climb ladders as necessary in performing construction site investigative inspections.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable Town, State and Federal standards, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing building codes and building safety.
• Knowledge of building construction activities and processes.
• Knowledge of permitting software programs.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and procedures used in construction, modification and repair.
• Knowledge of Town and department policies and procedures.
• Skill in computer operation, data entry, and use of modern office equipment.
• Skill in use of PDF Editing software (e.g., Bluebeam Revu).
• Skill in identifying and recommending structural, mechanical and electrical modifications for code compliance.
• Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting building plans, specifications and associated technical data compliance with appropriate codes and standards.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate degree or technical certification from an accredited college or university in Building and Construction, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in construction, building safety, planning or closely related experience.
• Current active Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Performs job duties in an indoor environment.
• Must be able to lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Works more than 40 hours in a workweek as required, without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.