Plans Examiner I

*PLANS EXAMINER 1

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Job Title: Plans Examiner I - OTF25-105

Salary: $27.13 - $39.61/Hourly; DOQ



*Trainee Salary: $24.42 Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: GN15

Department: Development Services Department/Building Division

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete an online application.

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

Please attach certifications.

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE TWO WEEKS AFTER OPEN.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate skilled technical work performing residential building plan reviews to ensure compliance with the City codes, policies, and procedures, reviewing and interpreting building and structural construction documents and reports, performing site inspections, coordinating plan reviews with other City departments, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Official.

The ideal candidate is an effective team player who combines technical expertise with superb communication skills in order to provide excellent customer service.

They will be knowledgeable in various construction trades and will possess all or any combination of education, experience, training, and certification that would enhance their ability to perform the essential duties of the position within the Building Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in building construction, or related field and moderate experience in plan checking or building construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of Building Plans Examiner Certification or Residential Plans Examiner Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) at hire.

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Valid Driver License of appropriate class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Thorough knowledge of the laws, policies and procedures, and other regulations related to building inspection and construction; thorough knowledge of municipal land use, development ordinances, real estate development, zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, building codes, other construction related ordinances, and other related City rules and procedures; thorough knowledge of planning disciplines; general knowledge of theory, principals, and practices of community development.

Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in planning and technical writing; skill in building and housing inspections and making appropriate recommendations; skill in analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, organization, and time-management; skill in preparing reports and general correspondence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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