Senior Building Plans Examiner / Building Plans Examiner

Salary: See Position Description
Location : 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number: 2600301
Department: Development Services
Division: 1530-BUILDING SAFETY
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt


Job Announcement


The City of Chandler Development Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Senior Building Plans Examiner or Building Plans Examiner based on experience. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with an opportunity to work remotely one day a week, or a 9/80 schedule, allowing for one additional day off every two weeks.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?
• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 86 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits.

Who we are looking for Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform technical evaluation and review of complex building (based on experience) and construction plans/design documents to ensure compliance with City development ordinances and building codes. Our reviews encompass, but are not limited to structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, accessibility, energy conservation, and fire suppression regulations.

Building Plans Examiner ($68,993.60 - $100,027.20 Annually) To view complete job description, please Minimum Qualifications • Associate's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; and
• 2 years of experience in construction, inspections, drafting, or a related field; and
• 1 ICC Plans Examiner Certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Senior Building Plans Examiner ($73,819.20 - $106,995.20 Annually) To view complete job description, please click here Minimum qualifications
• A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field; and
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in building plan review; and
• An ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification and one additional ICC Certification upon hire, registration as Professional Engineer or Architect may substitute for the additional ICC Certification; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.


All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's 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. Certain 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 or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.


The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please
01


Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High School or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02


Do you have a Associate's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03


Please select the number of years of experience you have in construction, inspections, drafting, or a related field.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 - 7 years

04


Please select the number of years of progressively responsible experience you have performing building plan review.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 8 or more years

05


Do you have an International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certification?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have an International Code Council (ICC) Building Plans Examiner Certification?

• Yes
• No

07


List any current ICC Certifications you have. If you do not have any please write N/A.
08


Are you a registered Architect?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have a current registration as a Professional Engineer?

• Yes
• No

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