OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING PLANS EXAMINER MANAGER

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

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OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING

PLANS EXAMINER MANAGER

Job Location: Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required. Posting Details: Salary: $76,000 - $82,000 Grade 23 Salary determined by experience. Position will remain open until business needs are met. Job Summary: Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, the Plans Examiner Manager is responsible for reviewing submitted construction and installation plans for compliance with federal regulations, statute, rule, adopted codes and standards while managing staff engaged in the same activity. This includes maintaining awareness, best practices and the necessary tools to efficiently review, understand and interpret building code and construction variations as new and innovative building types are introduced in the state. Other duties as assigned. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona. Job Duties: Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, the Plans Examiner Manager is responsible for reviewing submitted construction and installation plans for compliance with federal regulations, statute, rule, adopted codes and standards while managing staff engaged in the same activity. This includes maintaining awareness, best practices and the necessary tools to efficiently review, understand and interpret building code and construction variations as new and innovative building types are introduced in the state. Responsibilities include: Perform other tasks as assigned, to include participation in development of other division programs, trouble shooting and problem solving, promotion of best practices throughout the division and industry. Manage negotiated contractual agreements; monitor contract expenditures; advise contracting agencies; write reports, memoranda and correspondence. Provide regulatory and code guidance and consultation to department personnel, licensees, registrants, contractors, contracting agencies, and the public. Provide training, coaching and education of staff to better the understanding of state and federal programs and requirements. Maintain program records and currency of all reporting requirements. Devise and implement schedule of work or timetable for self and subordinates on a daily or weekly basis within a work unit engaged in reviewing factory built building construction and installation plans, manufactured housing installation and accessory plans, flood plans, quality assurance manuals for compliance with Statute, Rule, adopted codes and standards. Direct, instruct, explain and counsel subordinate workers in carrying out a variety of tasks. Review work products or achievements of subordinate workers; evaluates work and formulates plans for improvement. Resolve problems and questions presented by subordinate workers regarding work methods and processes. Work and confer with other Agency personnel to ensure consistent program compliance and to acquire information needed for immediate determinations or decisions. Provide administrative and technical support to other staff within the Department applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty. Confer with staff and representatives of other division, sections, or work units of own agency in order to agree on decisions, clarify information, and resolve common problems. Participate in the development of an annual plan of work activity, including statements of scope of activity, goals and objectives and assists in implementing ongoing process improvements for the department. Record keeping, report writing, review of internal policies and procedures, assists in gathering and analyzing monthly statistics, training. Other duties as assigned. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for this remote position. Candidate must have knowledge of Federal and State statutes, rules and guidelines related to the Agency and the industry; working knowledge of International Building Codes and HUD codes for the construction and installation of manufactured homes; knowledge of construction and manufacturing related to residential and commercial factory-built-buildings. Ability to read and understand engineered design plans. Skill in preparing reports; good verbal communications in the field, among peers and with Agency management; managing software applications, i.e., MS Word and Excel. Ability to communicate and work with diverse populations. Candidate must have valid Arizona Driver’s License; Certifications in relevant (as approved by management) ICC codes/NEC required. Selective Preference(s): Pre-Employment Requirements: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Sick Leave Health and Dental Insurance Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance. By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page. Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. Contact Us: Visit housing.az.gov for comprehensive information on the Arizona Department of Housing. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government