Essential Functions

Performs plan reviews by reviewing and approving residential plans as they conform to applicable codes and advising applicants of needed change.

Conducts research on plan specifications and checks calculations to ensure compliance with currently adopted codes. Interprets and applies state and local codes and regulations.

Conducts meetings and advises engineers, architects, contractors and the general public on plan design, code interpretations, and the resolution of design problems affecting life safety.

Assists with the processing of applications for construction permits; receives logs and routes plan submittals.

Description of Minimum Job Requirements

Experience

2-4 years experience. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions. The job requires a sound knowledge of common and uncommon techniques, concepts, methods, practices, use of forms, routines, etc., of complex nature.

Education

High school plus additional course work (equivalent to up to 1 year at a Community College or equivalent resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge and abilities).

Technical Skill

Advanced technical skills. Work requires advanced skills, specialized knowledge, and extensive expertise in approaches and systems.

Physical Demands

Work requires moderate physical exertion. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 10 and 25 pounds. Job requirements for manual dexterity or physical manipulation are also moderate. The need for physical stamina and endurance is of some significance. The degree of physical strain produced on the job is moderately taxing, and is fatiguing. Work could involve a considerable amount of walking, standing, a confining or tiring work position, or constant periods of sitting in one position where the freedom does not exist to walk about.

Contacts

Contacts are necessary to perform the job as work involves internal and external contacts for the purpose of providing guidance, instruction or technical advice or for the purpose of explaining business matters by interpreting organizational policy. Improper handling would cause problems in relationships. Work involves occasional contact with people who are upset, uncooperative or have difficulty communicating their requirements and/or an occasional requirement to communicate information that people do not want to hear or may find upsetting.

Responsibility

The job requires the provision of guidance and training to others. The job does not have formal or official supervisory responsibilities. The job does not perform a personnel function, supervise the employees or handle non-work problems.

Accountability

Decision/action situations have a significant impact on the organization. Errors are difficult to detect and result in immediate impact on resources and continuing influence on operational effectiveness. Revenue, productivity, service, quality, security of assets or external relationships may be adversely affected. Corrections may be more costly than original action.

Environment

Exposure to some undesirable or unpleasant environmental characteristics. Physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk. No safety equipment or unusual precautions are required.

Safety

Responsibility for personal performance as a source of minor safety risk. Work involves intermittent but daily use of equipment, tools or materials or defusing of potentially volatile situations.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Advanced - Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories; work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certifications & Other Requirements

A Valid Arizona Class "D" Drivers License upon hire. Two Certifications from International Code Council (ICC) Residential: Building, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical. ICC Residential Plans Examiner Certification or equivalent certification from another source or agency within one year of hire.