Plans Examiner II Government Job Dept-Development and Engineering Full Time

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Salary Range-$29.70-$39.94

Peoria is the Place

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.

“Peoria is a world-class, sustainable and future-ready community that does not take a cookie-cutter approach to anything, with strong leadership at the helm, Peoria has a solid fiscal position, managing growth smartly, providing essential services, and emphasizing the importance of arts, recreation and open space preservation”.

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Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community’s needs, creating partnerships,

promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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What’s the Job?

Peoria’s Development and Engineering Department/Building Development Division has an excellent opportunity for a Plans Examiner II. This position will provide advanced technical and paraprofessional building review support. This is accomplished by preparing and completing plan reviews of building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical for compliance. Coordinating work with other staff, project managers and departments, assisting the public, performing research, and providing interpretations. In addition to being a results oriented people person, here are a few more job requirements:

• 4-6 years’ experience in the same or similar positions.

• Two-year college program or equivalent combinations of similar knowledge.

• ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification within one year of hire. Two Commercial Inspector Certifications upon hire.

• Advanced technical skills.

The ideal candidate for this position:

Will work for the Development and Engineering Department, Building Division, performing paraprofessional work that may include; reviews of complex buildings, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and structural construction documents, and reports for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensure compliance with applicable adopted codes as amended, city ordinances, and construction standards. Advises engineers, architects, contractors, government officials, utility representatives, and the general public on code changes, interpretations and methods. Plan review activities include maintaining records and files associated with the plan review process, enters plan review discrepancies into a computerized tracking system, performs various administrative tasks, provides oral and written responses to inquiries from engineers, architects, contractors, city staff, and city management. Attends Development and Pre-application meetings on a regular basis. Provides superior leadership and expertise to fellow plan examiners and internal staff.

Assists with the development counter answering questions of a technical nature and explaining City policies and Codes. Maintains detailed records and assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ready to Make Peoria Your Place? In joining the City of Peoria, not only will you find a culture of stability, professional growth and development, you will be able to contribute to the vision of making Peoria the Place. In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers a comprehensive benefit package to include the following:

• Major Medical, Dental and Vision

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Public Safety Retirement System (Sworn Police & Fire)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave

• Basic Life Insurance and Optional Voluntary Life Insurance

• Deferred Compensation Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Rio Vista Gym Membership

• Wellness Program

• Diversity Program

• Outdoor Walking/Running Trail

• Years of Service Recognition

• Partnership for Prevention Program

• Flex Spending Account

Ready to make an impact and service others? Want to start a career with unlimited growth potential and development? Looking for an opportunity to grow with the #1 place to live in Arizona?

We encourage you to ‘Apply’ and see why Peoria is the Place!

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