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Plans Examiner

Maricopa County70 open roles

Pay
$29 – $48 an hour
Where
301 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
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Early applications get read.

11.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Maricopa County postings stay open a median of 8 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.0%1 day
  2. 4.2%3 days
  3. 11.4%7 days
  4. 17.5%14 days
  5. 34.2%30 days
  6. 43.5%60 days
This job: posted 2 days ago

Maricopa County median: 8 days open

The posting

Posting Date

10/20/26

Application Deadline

10/27/26

Pay Range

$28.85 - $48.25 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Planning and Development

About the Position

Are you interested in playing a key role in the growth of the nation's fourth-largest county?

As the Plans Examiner, you will provide reviews of residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, national standards, and zoning regulations. In addition, you will perform a variety of duties involved in providing customer information and assistance related to the development process, including but not limited to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and maintaining records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.

About Us

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services, from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment. If you're interested in being a change-maker and behind-the-scenes expert in the growth of Maricopa County, we have the job for you!

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
  • Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Three years of experience in architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review, which includes reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

  • Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field
  • Experience in conducting research, analyzing problems, and issues related to building construction and land-use controls
  • Experience in customer service
  • Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector certification with any of the following organizations: International Code Council (ICC), International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), or the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
  • Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plan review experience

Job Contributions

  • Review residential and commercial building permit applications and civil/site plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances, state statutes, and federal/state regulations
  • Review aerial and floodplain maps to gather information to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance
  • Initiate and notify the public of address changes
  • Function as a subject matter expert by displaying a thorough and deep understanding of the department's functions
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff members, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public to explain and administer development requirements and codes, including but not limited to planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, and drainage review
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

  • The work environment for this position will include working indoors and outdoors, on stairs and ladders, and in confined areas, both in a typical office setting and during site inspections. The physical environment will consist of sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing, and crouching in a standard office setting, as well as site inspections. May have to carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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