Description
Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Development Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Senior Building Plans Examiner. The position is scheduled to work Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with an opportunity to work remotely one day a week, or a 9/80 schedule, allowing for one additional day off every two weeks.
Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.
Why work for Chandler?
Open and collaborative environment
Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
Who we are
The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 86 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits.
Requirements
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform technical evaluation and review of complex building and construction plans/design documents to ensure compliance with City development ordinances and building codes. Our reviews encompass, but are not limited to structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, accessibility, energy conservation, and fire suppression regulations.
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Minimum qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field; and
4 years of progressively responsible experience in building plan review; and
An ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification and one additional ICC Certification upon hire, registration as Professional Engineer or Architect may substitute for the additional ICC Certification; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
Class Summary
Performs technical evaluation and review of complex building and construction plans/design documents to ensure compliance with City development ordinances and building codes.
Essential Functions Overview
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned and must work in accordance with City policies and procedures including adhering to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook as well as promoting inclusiveness, belonging and impartiality throughout the organization.
Essential Functions
Performs commercial and residential technical review of complex building and construction plans including fire life safety for compliance with City and other applicable building codes.
Participates in reviewing and issuing permits for commercial and residential buildings.
Evaluates alternate design methods and materials for compliance with the intent of the code and provides recommendations.
Communicates effectively and responds to inquiries from architects, engineers, designers, contractors, applicants, property owners, City personnel and the public on plan review, building codes, inspections, permits, occupancy, fire life safety and compliance.
Conducts and attends meetings with developers, owners, architects, engineers and stakeholders relating to plan design data, code interpretations, engineering regulations and the resolution of design problems affecting life safety.
Conducts research on new building and construction methods, materials and codes to stay current in the field; investigates the suitability of materials and methods of construction for compliance with construction codes.
Interprets requirements and restrictions relative to fire and building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures and develops alternative methods to comply with those requirements.
Stays current with the national code development organizations in updating and developing future code changes that enhance building safety and energy efficiency.
Conducts site visits.
Updates training in LEAF to meet the minimum ISO annual training requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Principles, procedures, materials and standard practices of building construction; city and other applicable building and construction codes including architectural, structural, plumbing, heating, mechanical, fire safety and health among others; City zoning, development, construction, landscape and other applicable ordinances and codes; structural engineering as applied to the design of buildings and use of standard, traditional and non-traditional building materials.
Standard practices and procedures for plan, permit and license application review, evaluation and approval; read and interpret legal and property descriptions, ordinance and code documents, technical and instructional documents and building plans, blueprints and diagrams.
Relate plans, diagrams and blueprints to projects in various stages of construction and completion; perform mathematical and engineering calculations relating to the review of construction plans and blueprints; prepare oral and written reports and maintain written correspondence; operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and related software or programs.
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Present a positive public image and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, developers and the public even under difficult and sometimes adversarial circumstances.
Supervision
Work is performed under the general supervision of a designated manager. This position does not supervise others.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field; and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in building plan review; and an ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification and one additional ICC Certification upon hire, registration as Professional Engineer or Architect may substitute for the additional ICC Certification; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Physical Demands & Work Environment With or Without Reasonable Accommodation
The primary duties of this class are performed in a general office environment. This position requires:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, use a telephone and communicate with others;
Sufficient visual acuity which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions technical documents, blueprints and diagrams;
Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and computer systems and to make adjustments to equipment.
