Salary: $72,658.67 - $108,988.01 Annually
Location : Avondale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00210
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 10/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description The City of Avondale has an opportunity for a Building Plans Examiner with the Development Services Department.
This is a FLSA exempt, full-time position with benefits. This recruitment will remain open until filled.
The first review of applications will be on Monday, October 14, 2024, and weekly thereafter.
Reviews residential, minor commercial, and tenant improvement plans for compliance with the various City of Avondale adopted building codes, standards, and policies.
Customer service with applicants including design professionals, property owners, and City staff on assigned projects.
Assists customers at the front counter by answering building-related questions, reviewing residential and minor tenant improvements, and other related customer service needs.
Essential Functions
Reviews residential and light commercial building plans, and related documentation for new and existing buildings for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Approves or denies plans as appropriate and advises applicant of needed revisions.
Coordinates with front counter staff with plan review and permit issuance process.
Provides oral and written responses to inquiries from construction industry professionals and building owners concerning plan check procedures, code requirements, and code interpretations.
Conducts field inspections when needed.
Prepares and maintains records of plan review activities.
Enters, reviews, and maintains project data, legal documents, and correspondence through permit tracking and plan review software.
Ensures documents are maintained in accordance with the City's record retention policies.
Provides assistance and staffing coverage for the front permit counter as needed.
Reviews projects at the building permit counter for projects eligible for over-the-counter review.
Provides information for Public Records requests.
Review and issue permits for backflow prevention devices.
Supports building inspectors and performs field inspections as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Five (5) years of experience working with residential and light commercial construction projects.
Must obtain a Building Plan Review Certification from the International Code Council (ICC) within twelve (12) months of hire.
Supplemental Information
Work requires the ability to read building specifications, codes, policies, procedures, contracts, memos, and general correspondence.
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometric calculations.
Work requires the ability to write plan review comments, reports, memos, and general correspondence.
Work requires analysis, judgment, and independent thinking within the limits of regulations while following policies, and procedures.
This position requires a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively problem-solve with others in a team environment.
The incumbent in this position has ongoing contact with staff from other divisions and departments involved in the plan review, permitting, and inspection process.
In addition, the incumbent works with individuals outside the City who may belong to professional or peer organizations or various state and federal agencies.
Meetings and discussions with customers and the general public occur daily.
Employees must maintain regular attendance.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required.
The City of Avondale offers a competitive total compensation package.
For detailed information on the City of Avondale's benefits visit
01
Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.
Not completed High School High school or GED Associates or Vocational Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or higher
02
How many years of experience do you have working with residential and light commercial construction projects?
No experience 0 - 11 months 1 - 2 years 3 - 4 years 5 - 6 years 7 - 8 years 9 or more years
03
Do you currently possess a Building Plan Review Certification from the International Code Council (ICC)?
Yes No
Required Question