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City of Mesa, AZ

City Plans Examiner/Senior City Plans Examiner - Fire Plans Examiner

City of Mesa, AZ, Arizona City, Arizona, United States, 85123


Salary:

See Position Description

Location :

Mesa, AZ

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

14918A

Department:

(H900) Citywide

Opening Date:

10/04/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

Description/Duties

The current vacancy is in the Fire Plans Examiner Assignment, which will be filled at either the City Plans Examiner or Senior City Plans Examiner level. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies.

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he first review of applications will be Monday, October 14, 2024, and weekly thereafter as needed.

City Plans Examiner ($67,732.08 - $102,518.83 Annually)A City Plans Examiner is a skilled technical classification which performs responsible plans examination work in support of the central plans review function of the Development Services Department and Transportation Department including screening and preliminary plan review. Work involves researching historical background information pertinent to individual permit applications; performing technical analyses of plans, specifications, and reports; and reviewing construction documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable codes, ordinances, and national standards. The responsibilities of this class involve technical expertise as well as independent judgment, which must result in precision and accuracy. Incumbents in this class are required to develop and maintain a current knowledge of the policies, procedures, and standards of the City departments they represent. Except for those employees working in the Traffic Assignment, employees of this classification may progress by non-competitive promotion to Senior City Plans Examiner upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification in addition to the normal education and training requirements of the Senior City Plans Examiner classification. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from the Senior City Plans Examiner class in that the latter acts as lead over less experienced staff and handles advanced-level plans review assignments requiring well-developed professional knowledge and judgment. This position differs from the technical classification of Building Plans Examiner by the nature of assignments, the work group under which duties and functions are performed, the performance of work requiring a broader knowledge of the principles and techniques of the plans review field, and the exercise of greater independent judgment. Work is performed under the general direction of a senior administrative, technical and/or professional level staff supervisor

(based on assignment) . Performance and work are evaluated through meetings, written plans review correction sheets, and by overall results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Senior City Plans Examiner ($71,118.32 - $107,644.37 Annually)A Senior City Plans Examiner is a highly skilled technical classification, which performs advanced and complex plans examination work and coordinates multidisciplinary plan review activities in support of the central plans review function of the Development Services Department. This class serves as team leader and mentor over lower-level plans review staff. Work involves researching historical background information pertinent to individual permit applications; performing highly technical analyses of plans, specifications, and reports; and reviewing of construction documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable codes, ordinances, and national standards. The responsibilities of this class require the highest level of technical expertise and considerable independent judgment, which must result in precision and accuracy. Judicious reasoning and negotiated solutions are high profile in nature and subject to public scrutiny and critical analysis. Incumbents in this class are required to develop and maintain a current knowledge of the policies, procedures, and standards of the City departments they represent. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

Employees may progress to this classification by non-competitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification in addition to the normal education and training requirements. Work requires considerable independent judgment and initiative in combining a broad scope of the highest level of technical knowledge and expertise and sophisticated, analytical judgments in order to resolve a variety of highly complex, technical problems. Incumbents are required to carry out assignments without detailed instruction or guidance. This class serves as the primary subject matter expert in the area of assignment and is required to possess an increased knowledge and understanding of the City's policies and practices including the independent interpretation and application of development standards and principles for a variety of complex and controversial projects.

The Senior City Plans Examiner differs from the classification of City Plans Examiner by the former's leadership and mentoring responsibilities; the coordination of multidisciplinary plan review activities; and the level of autonomy, decision making, and the complexity and difficulty of assignments requiring a very thorough and comprehensive knowledge of City procedures and requirements of engineering, fire prevention, and planning and zoning

(based on assignment)

regarding the plans review process. Work is performed under the general direction of a senior administrative, technical, or professional level supervisor

(based on assignment) . Performance and work are evaluated through meetings, written plans review, correction sheets, and by overall results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values

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All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

City Plans ExaminerMinimum Qualifications Required.

Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to considerable (3 - 5 years) plans review experience related to the program area (example: Fire, Civil, Design Review, Streetlights, Traffic), and interpreting and applying codes, ordinances, and national standards (example: building, mechanical, plumbing, electric, fire, civil, traffic engineering

(by assignment) ).

Special Requirement.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

Extensive experience in dealing effectively with the general public and development industry professionals. Knowledge of Public Works.

Senior City Plans ExaminerMinimum Qualifications Required.

Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to at least five years of specific city plans review experience related to the program area (example: Civil, Design Review, Fire), and interpreting and applying codes, ordinances, and national standards (example: building, mechanical, plumbing, electric, fire, and/or civil engineering

(by assignment) ).

Special Requirement.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, or Building Plans Examiner. Extensive experience in dealing effectively with the general public and development industry professionals. College or technical school coursework pertinent to the assigned function (example: civil or mechanical engineering, architecture, fire related training, building construction, or a closely related field) is preferred.Link to Job Description

City Plans Examiner

Senior City Plans Examiner

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01

Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED?

YesNo

02

How many years do you have of plans review experience related to the program area (example: Civil, Design Review, Fire, Streetlights, Traffic), and interpreting and applying codes, ordinances, and national standards (example: building, mechanical, plumbing, electric, fire, civil, traffic engineering) (by assignment)? Please detail your experience on your application.

NoneSome but less than 3 years3 years or more but less than 5 years5 years or more

03

In which areas do you have plans review experience? Select all that apply.

FireCivilDesign ReviewStreetlightsTrafficNone of the above

04

Please describe your plans review experience related to the program area (example: Civil, Design Review, Fire, Streetlights, Traffic), and interpreting and applying codes, ordinances, and national standards (example: building, mechanical, plumbing, electric, fire, civil, traffic engineering) (by assignment), including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.

05

Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

YesNo

06

Do you possess a certification as a Fire Plans Examiner? Please detail your certification information on your application.

YesNo

07

Do you possess a certification as a Fire Inspector or Building Plans Examiner? Please detail your certification on your application.

YesNo

08

Please describe your experience in dealing effectively with the general public and development industry professionals, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.

09

Please list any college or technical coursework that you have completed that is pertinent to the assigned function (example: civil or mechanical engineering, architecture, fire related training, building construction, or a closely related field). If none, please type N/A.

Required Question