Salary: $61,432.38 - $92,983.49 Annually
Location : Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 15114
Department: (H230)Development Services
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties The current vacancy is for the Building Assignment; however, this recruitment will also be used to create an eligible list, which may be used to fill future vacancies or assignments. First review of applications will be Monday, October 21, 2024, and weekly thereafter.
A Building Plans Examiner performs technical review of residential or other construction documents to ensure compliance with municipal building or zoning codes (by assignment).
A Building Plans Examiner reviews construction documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, and national standards.
This position performs other related work as required.
A Building Plans Examiner performs the specifics of building, zoning, or development code interpretation and application by the City.
The employee gradually gains the experience and knowledge necessary to check the complete range of construction documents.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Department Director or designee.
Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Senior Building Plans Examiner upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification, in addition to the normal education and training requirements of the Senior Building Plans Examiner classification.
This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Small Business Assistant Assignment: This position's purpose is to assist and guide small business owners with the development processes needed to open or expand a small business.
The incumbent will have extensive public contact requiring the specialized and comprehensive knowledge relating to the opening or expansion of a small business.
Employees in this class must possess the ability to research technical requirements of the development process, including coordination and problem solving with numerous other departments.
Incumbents must possess the ability to explain and interpret information, work independently, and regularly exercise an appropriate level of judgment.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required.
Graduation from high school or GED.
Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to good (1 - 3 years) building inspection or plans review, which involves the review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes (zoning codes for Zoning Assignment).
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.
Building Assignment: Certification from International Code Council (ICC) or any major model code organization, and supplemental coursework in construction technology and blueprint reading are highly desirable.
Small Business Assistant Assignment: One year of experience participating in outreach activities such as events, training, presentations, and/or education related to the process of opening or managing a small business involving Planning/Zoning/Construction/General Business Licensing is highly desirable.
One year of experience with public speaking on a variety of business management and financial management topics is preferred.
Zoning Assignment: Municipal inspection, plan review, and planning experience are preferred.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate is preferred.
Membership in the American and/or Arizona Planning Association is preferred.
Link to Job Description
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Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
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How many years of experience do you have in building inspection or plans review, which involves the review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes?
Please detail your experience on your application.
None Some but less than 1 year 1 year or more but less than 3 years 3 years or more
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Please describe your experience with building inspection or plans review, which involves the review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes, including employer(s).
Please also detail this experience on your application.
If none, type N/A.
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Do you have a Certification from International Code Council (ICC) or any major model code organization?
Yes No
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Please list any supplemental coursework you have completed in construction technology and blueprint reading.
Please also detail this coursework on your application.
If none, type N/A.
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Please describe your experience participating in outreach activities such as events, training, presentations, and/or education related to the process of opening or managing a small business involving Planning, Zoning, Construction, General Business Licensing, including employer(s).
Please also detail this experience on your application.
If none, type N/A.
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Please indicate which certificate(s)/membership(s) you currently possess.
Select all that apply.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) American Planning Association Arizona Planning Association None of the above
Required Question