Description

What are you looking for in a new position?  If you’re like many other people, doing something meaningful is important to you.   What about work/life balance?   Affordable healthcare?   Comprehensive well-being programs?   An amazing retirement plan with significant employer contributions?  If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading.  You can find it all right here in Pinal County.    

It just might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who takes care of and values its people. Pinal County proudly invests every day into the future of our 2000 employees, and we have the best employees!  We offer a suite of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are some of the best Arizona has to offer!  Just take a look:  

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance 
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance 

Additionally, work with an exceptional team of people who are dedicated to making Pinal County an excellent place for its citizens and employees.   Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County: 

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JOB SUMMARY
Examine commercial and residential building plans to assure compliance with building and safety codes, interpret building and safety codes and Building Safety Department (BSD) policy objectives, and provide assistance to the public with building code and permitting questions under general supervision.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform reviews of site plan, floor plans, foundation plan, elevations, foundation details, framing details, and electrical plans, mechanical and section details, and other reviews such as photovoltaic solar plan review.
• Verify plans are in compliance with Pinal County adopted building codes.
• Collaborate with architects, drafting firms, contractors and homeowners regarding building codes questions.
• Provide answers and guidance to building construction question and reference building codes.
• Interpret building code and assist with structure design to meet the intent of the building code.
• Help provide technical information.
• Examine commercial, industrial and residential building plans and specifications to assure compliance with building and safety codes and interpret building and safety codes and Building Safety Department (BSD) policy objectives.
• Identify technical issues and suggests solutions.
• Provide assistance to the public with building code and permitting questions.
• Assist BSD staff with code interpretation, analysis, research, decision standards, and compliance recommendations.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of plans examination experience.
• International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector or Building Plans Examiner (IBC) certification is required within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License and Arizona State Driver’s License within 30 days of hire. 
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector or Building Plans Examiner (IBC)
  certification is required within one (1) year of hire. 
• Certification shall be kept up to date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional building, housing, and technical codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
• Knowledge of current and evolving trends in building technologies and construction methods.
• Skill in interpreting building and safety regulations and comparing them with plans, maps, and technical specifications.
• Ability to provide advice and consultation on compliance requirements.
• Ability to work with representatives of other state and regional planning agencies to address and resolve technical issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, stand, hear, speak, walk, operate motor vehicles and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.