Job Description
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Examine commercial and residential building plans to assure compliance with building and safety codes, interpret building and safety codes and Building Safety Department (BSD) policy objectives, and provide assistance to the public with building code and permitting questions under general supervision.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform reviews of site plan, floor plans, foundation plan, elevations, foundation details, framing details, and electrical plans, mechanical and section details, and other reviews such as photovoltaic solar plan review.
- Verify plans are in compliance with Pinal County adopted building codes.
- Collaborate with architects, drafting firms, contractors and homeowners regarding building codes questions.
- Provide answers and guidance to building construction question and reference building codes.
- Interpret building code and assist with structure design to meet the intent of the building code.
- Help provide technical information.
- Examine commercial, industrial and residential building plans and specifications to assure compliance with building and safety codes and interpret building and safety codes and Building Safety Department (BSD) policy objectives.
- Identify technical issues and suggests solutions.
- Provide assistance to the public with building code and permitting questions.
- Assist BSD staff with code interpretation, analysis, research, decision standards, and compliance recommendations.
- To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Five (5) years of plans examination experience.
- International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector or Building Plans Examiner (IBC) certification is required within one (1) year of hire.
- Valid Drivers License and Arizona State Drivers License within 30 days of hire.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional building, housing, and technical codes and regulations.
- Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
- Knowledge of current and evolving trends in building technologies and construction methods.
- Skill in interpreting building and safety regulations and comparing them with plans, maps, and technical specifications.
- Ability to provide advice and consultation on compliance requirements.
- Ability to work with representatives of other state and regional planning agencies to address and resolve technical issues.
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, stand, hear, speak, walk, operate motor vehicles and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.