Building Plans Examiner

Posting Date

04/24/26

Application Deadline

05/08/26

Pay Range

$28.85 - $46.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Planning and Development

About the Position

Are you interested in playing a key role in the growth of the fourth largest county in the nation? Apply today!

As the Building Plans Examiner, you will provide reviews of residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, national standards, and zoning regulations. In addition, you will perform a variety of duties involved in providing customer information and assistance related to the development process, including but not limited to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and maintaining records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.

About the Department of Planning and Development

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment. If you're interested in being a change-maker and behind- the-scenes expert in the growth of Maricopa County, we have the job for you!?

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Three years of experience in architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review, which includes reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications

• High school diploma

• Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

We Also Value

• Experience in conducting research, analyzing problems, and issues related to building construction and land-use controls

• Experience in customer services

• Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector Certification with any of the following organizations: International Code Council, International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

• Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical plan review experience

Job Contributions

• Review residential and commercial building permit applications and civil/site plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances, state statutes federal/state regulations

• Review aerial and floodplain maps to gather information to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance

• Initiate and notify the public of address changes

• Function as subject matter expert by displaying a thorough and deep understanding of the department's functions

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff members, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public to explain and administer development requirements and codes, including but not limited to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, and drainage review

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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