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Plans Examiner I, Oro Valley, AZ
Applications Accepted As Of: Apr 26 2024
Date of Closing: Oct 31 2024
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POSITION SUMMARY
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First review of applications on May 8, 2024Expected Hiring Range: $54,357 - $67,946APPLY
Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications
Under general supervision, examines residential and small commercial construction documents, structural calculations and related technical data ensuring compliance with local Building, Town and State related codes, laws, ordinances, statutes, and construction industry standards. -
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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- Assists Division Manager, Building Official and other personnel as needed.
- Consults with designers, contractors, and property owners to assist with questions related to building plans and helps with resolving problem issues.
- Ensures projects assigned for review meet the minimum adopted Code requirements.
- Utilizes the permitting software system to track project status, update assigned workflows, enter permit special conditions, enter project data for calculation of associated fees, enter required inspections, etc.
- Utilizes digital review software (i.e., Bluebeam Revu) to perform all project reviews in a PDF format.
- Greets customers, answers calls, responds to requests for information, investigates complaints, and provides ongoing customer service.
- Interprets Department policies and procedures.
- Plans and schedules plan review projects to accommodate the needs of contractors and property owners, to ensure compliance within the time prescribed.
- Prepares reports and correspondence relating to plan review activities.
- Provides written project review comments identifying issues of non-compliance with adopted codes.
- Studies and learns new codes as adopted.
- Reviews plans for residential and small commercial projects, including structural calculations, specifications and other documents to ensure compliance with Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Pool/Spa and Town codes.