PLANS EXAMINER

Plans ExaminerLake Havasu City, AZClosing Date: Open Until FilledJob Title: Plans ExaminerSalary: $29.68-$43.04/Hourly; DOQTrainee: $26.71FLSA Status: Non-ExemptGrade: CP10Location: Lake Havasu City, AZPosition OverviewThe Plans Examiner reviews building plans and construction documents to ensure compliance with city codes and regulations. The role may also involve site inspections and coordination with other departments during the plan review process.Key ResponsibilitiesReview residential construction plans and structural documentsEnsure compliance with building codes, city policies, and ordinancesCoordinate plan review with engineering, fire, and planning departmentsInterpret blueprints, calculations, and construction specificationsPerform field inspections when necessaryCommunicate corrections or code requirements to contractors and developersMaintain plan review records and reportsMinimum QualificationsAssociates/Technical degree with coursework in building construction, or related field1-3 years' experience in plan checking or building construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Requirements:Possession of Building Plans Examiner Certification or Residential Plans Examiner Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) at hire.Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.Valid Driver License of appropriate class.Why Lake Havasu City?Exceptional Location: Work in a scenic desert oasis known for its stunning natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and the iconic London Bridge.Meaningful Work: See the tangible results of your labor and know that you are contributing directly to the well-being of your community.Team-Oriented Culture: Join a supportive and collaborative Building Division that values teamwork and shared knowledge.Career Growth: The city offers opportunities for advancement and training, including support for required certifications.Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)Dental/VisionWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account/Health Savings AccountEmployer-Provided Basic Life InsuranceOptional Additional Life InsuranceOptional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity11 Paid Holidays AnnuallyBereavement LeavePaid VacationShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityOpportunities for advancementArizona State Retirement System (ASRS)Optional Deferred CompensationTuition ReimbursementService AwardsAdditional CommentsLake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Lake Havasu City complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Department of Transportation Drug Testing Program. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted under the authority of City policy and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Appointment is subject to a successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after an offer of employment has been made.Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.