5676 - Building Trades Plans Technician

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 8

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $22.16 - $26.04 Per Hour
Full Range: $22.16 - $29.92 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Join our dynamic team of development professionals! The Pima County Development Services Department is currently searching for the right candidate who has a strong background in residential building construction and codes to fill our Building Trades Plans Technician position. In this role, our plan technicians are responsible for verifying adherence to County building regulations, as well as related codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes. If you have the experience, know-how, and professional work ethic, we would love for you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application soon!

The first review of applications will be on 11/22/2024.

Duties/Responsibilities

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Reviews residential construction plans, sketches and other data for compliance with applicable County building and related trades codes, laws, rules, regulations and industry standards;
• Approves/disapproves simple construction, electrical/mechanical systems and addition permit applications based upon review of technical data for compliance with applicable codes and standards;
• Assists permit applicants and the public by explaining the permitting, plans review and appeal processes, interpreting and explaining applicable codes and requirements, and recommending changes in plans and permit applications to assure compliance with these same codes and technical requirements;
• Assists other staff in the interpretation and application of specialized codes and standards in area of own expertise;
• Directs permit applicants and the public to other appropriate staff or other offices/agencies to resolve technical questions or issues, e.g., zoning, right-of-way, wastewater, etc.;
• Identifies discrepancies, potential conflicts and recommended changes in applicable codes, laws, ordinances and technical standards for supervisory or management attention and decision;
• Prepares and maintains manual and computer-based records and files of materials reviewed and related materials;
• Prepares routine, recurring and special reports for management;
• May specialize in technical requirements of a specified trade or code area, e.g., plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Three years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge of construction, construction plan reviewer or construction project manager.

OR:

(2) Two years of experience with Pima County or another public-sector agency as a permitting technician or providing paraprofessional support to technical permitting specialists.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. An inspection or plan review related ICC certification.
2. Minimum three (3) months experience with application of building codes.
3. Minimum three (3) months experience with vertical (Building) construction principles.
4. Minimum three (3) months experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
5. Experience with GIS and inspection software.
6. Experience with zoning/grading regulations.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
This classification specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the classification and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the classification perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.