City Of Phoenix (Az) Phoenix , AZ 85002
Posted 2 weeks ago
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Planning & Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs arise. The process is governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.
The Planning and Development Department is looking to fill vacancies for a Residential Plans Examiner II (Construction Permit Specialist II) in their Plan Review section. The Residential Plans Examiner II reviews residential plans for compliance with the 2018 International Residential Codes (IRC). Plan reviews include architectural and structural design, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plans, composing corrective notes, subsequent reviews of corrected plans, and issuing permits for the proposed work at the Planning and Development Department Customer service counter.
This position works in a fast-paced environment assisting the public in person with over-the-counter requests, via e-mail or telephone answering questions and providing information regarding the plan review process and permitting. Residential Plans Examiner IIs perform extensive research involving properties by utilizing existing files and a variety of other research resources to obtain information prior to issuing a permit, and are able to compose written documents using professionalism, proper sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar.
Opportunity to Underfill at the Residential Plans Examiner I (Construction Permit Specialist I) level
Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements below for the Residential Plans Examiner II (Construction Permit Specialist II) may qualify for the opportunity to Underfill at the Residential Plans Examiner I (Construction Permit Specialist I) level. The Residential Plans Examiner I perform minor residential reviews for compliance with the 2018 International Residential Codes (IRC). A Residential Plans Examiner I also perform subsequent reviews of corrected plans, and assists customers at the Planning and Development Department Customer service counter.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ability to perform extensive research involving properties by utilizing existing files and a variety of other research resources to obtain information prior to issuing a permit.
The ability to compose written documents using professionalism, proper sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar.
The ability to read and interpret building construction plans.
Be willing to work in a fast-paced environment assisting the public in person with over-the-counter requests, via e-mail or telephone answering questions and providing information regarding the plan review process and permitting.
Knowledge of relevant construction codes.
SALARY
Residential Plans Examiner II (Construction Permit Specialist I)
Pay Range: $30.31 to $49.36 per hour.
Hiring Range: $30.31 to $36.84 per hour.
Residential Plans Examiner I (Construction Permit Specialist I)
Pay Range: $27.49 to $42.64 per hour.
Hiring Range: $27.49 to $30.31 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation:
Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Construction Permit Specialist II
Two years of experience reviewing plans, schedules, and other data to ensure proposed construction conforms with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and related regulations and directives.
Two years at the level of Construction Permit Specialist I.
By end of probation, must obtain the following certifications:
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
The City job description can be found here.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
Construction Permit Specialist I
Three years' experience in construction or as a building construction inspector; or three years performing minor plan reviews (gas lines, plot plans);or certification by a model code agency as an Inspector or Plan Reviewer
By end of probation, must obtain the following certifications:
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
The City job description can be found here.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Experience using construction permit software.
Experience in professional construction or design.
Experience with Plot Plans, Site Plans, Civil Plans or Flood Plans.
Experience working in Microsoft Office Suites.
Experience with electronic plan review.
Three years of Customer service experience in either a Construction Environment or at a Development Counter.
Three years of permit issuance, preferably within a Development Services Department environment.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes April 4, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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REFERENCE
Const Permit Spec I, JC:60070, ID# 53513, 02/23/24, USM, SG, Benefits:007
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