12 days ago

Plan Reviewer III

City of Tempe

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Full Time
$110,000
Tempe, AZ
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Job Overview

Job TitlePlan Reviewer III
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$110,000
LocationTempe, AZ

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Job Description

Plan Reviewer III

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.

Annual Salary Range

$82,962 - $110,754

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

Department / Division

Community Development / Building Safety

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number

RC# 902034

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience:

Five (5) years of building construction or design experience with commercial, industrial, multi-family and residential projects, including experience in general building code review including structural components, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; including three (3) years of experience working as a plan reviewer in a government or government contract agency, one (1) of the three (3) years shall be experience reviewing both complex residential multi-family projects and commercial projects, including high-rise buildings.

Education

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering or degree related to the core functions of this position or equivalent related job experience.

Certifications, Licenses, And/Or Registrations

Possession of five (5) International Code Council (ICC) certifications: Building Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner and Residential Plans Examiner; OrPossession of a current International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official (CBO), or Master Code Professional (MCP) OrRegistered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Architect in the state of Arizona and only two (2) International Code Council (ICC) certifications: Residential Plans Examiner and Commercial Plans Examiner Certifications are required.Other combinations of experience, education and certification may be considered by the Building Official depending on the needs of the department.

Additional Requirements

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

  • Criminal history background investigation

Essential Functions

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: https://www.tempe.gov/government/human-resources/careers/job-descriptions

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Key skills/competency

  • Plan Reviewer III
  • Building Code Review
  • Structural Components
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Commercial Projects
  • Residential Projects
  • High-Rise Buildings
  • ICC Certifications

Tags:

Plan Reviewer
Building Codes
Construction
Engineering
Building Safety
Permitting
Zoning
Plan Examiner
ICC Certified
Tempe Jobs

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How to Get Hired at City of Tempe

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in building construction, design, and specific code review areas (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing). Emphasize any plan reviewer experience in government agencies and complex projects like high-rise buildings.
  • Showcase certifications: Clearly list your ICC certifications (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential Plans Examiner) or your PE/Architect license. If you have a CBO or MCP, feature that prominently.
  • Address qualifications directly: Ensure your application details align with the minimum qualifications, including your degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Prepare for background check: Be aware that a criminal history background investigation is a mandatory part of the hiring process.
  • Understand the role: Familiarize yourself with the City of Tempe's building safety department and the essential functions of a Plan Reviewer III.

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