Building Plans Examiner/Senior Building Plans Examiner

Salary: See Position Description
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17274
Department: (H230)Development Services
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description/Duties
The current vacancy is for the Building Assignment and may be filled at either the Building Plans Examiner or Senior Building Plans Examiner level. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list to fill potential future vacancies or assignments.

First review of applications will be on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Building Plans Examiner ($65,631.90 - $97,620.22 annually)

A Building Plans Examiner performs technical review of residential or other construction documents to ensure compliance with municipal building or zoning codes (by assignment) . A Building Plans Examiner reviews construction documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, and national standards. This position performs other related work as required.

A Building Plans Examiner performs the specifics of building, zoning, or development code interpretation and application by the City. The employee gradually gains the experience and knowledge necessary to check the complete range of construction documents. Work is performed under the general direction of the Department Director or designee. Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Senior Building 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 Building Plans Examiner classification. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Small Business Assistant Assignment : This position's purpose is to provide customer service, assist and guide small business owners with the development processes needed to open or expand a small business. The incumbent will have extensive public contact requiring the specialized and comprehensive knowledge relating to the opening or expansion of a small business; will market small business assistance programs and services through outreach, training, and education to various organizations and small businesses; and build and maintain collaborative alliances and partnerships with resource partners, economic development organizations, and small business owners. Employees in this class must possess the ability to research technical requirements of the development process, including coordination and problem solving with numerous other departments; and present oral and written reports to City Council and other external/internal agencies, and the public. Incumbents must possess the ability to explain and interpret information, work independently, and regularly exercise an appropriate level of judgment.

Senior Building Plans Examiner ($72,372.35 - $107,644.37 annually)

A Senior Building Plans Examiner is responsible for performing technical review of construction documents to ensure compliance with building or zoning codes (by assignment) . Incumbents of this class perform plans examination for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable building or zoning codes, ordinances, and national standards. A Senior Building Plans Examiner conducts research of historical background information pertinent to individual building permits and develops and maintains knowledge of current building or zoning policies, procedures, and standards. This position is responsible for performing related duties as required.


A Senior Building Plans Examiner handles the full range of construction document check duties, including screening and preliminary review, and is responsible for independent decisions requiring technical judgment and public relations skills. Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Director or designee. This class is distinguished from the Building Plans Examiner class by the thorough knowledge of the City's policies and practices in applying and interpreting the building or zoning codes (by assignment) . This class may receive assignments of larger and more complicated projects to review. Employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion, upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification in addition to the normal education and training requirements. 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 : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Building Plans Examiner

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to good (1 - 3 years) building inspection or plans review, which involves the review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes (zoning codes for Zoning Assignment).

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

Building Assignment: Certification from International Code Council (ICC) or any major model code organization, and supplemental coursework in construction technology and blueprint reading are highly desirable.


Small Business Assistant Assignment: One year of experience participating in outreach activities such as events, training, presentations, and/or education related to the process of opening or managing a small business involving Planning/Zoning/Construction/General Business Licensing is highly desirable. One year of experience with public speaking on a variety of business management and financial management topics is preferred.


Zoning Assignment: Municipal inspection, plan review, and planning experience are preferred. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate is preferred. Membership in the American and/or Arizona Planning Association is preferred.


Senior Building Plans Examiner

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to considerable (3 - 5 years) building inspections or plans review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes (zoning codes for Zoning Assignment) . Certification as a Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector from an accredited organization, such as International Code Council (ICC).


Preferred/Desirable Qualifications . Supplemental coursework in construction technology and blueprint reading is highly desirable. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Technology is also desirable.

Link to Job Description

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Please indicate which vacancies you would like to be considered for. Select all that apply.

• Building Assignment
• Small Business Assignment
• Zoning Assignment

02


Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? You must include and detail your education information on your application to receive credit.

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of experience do you have in building inspections or plans review, which involves review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes (zoning codes for Zoning Assignment)? Please detail your experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

04


Please describe your experience in building inspections or plans review, which involves the review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes (zoning codes for Zoning Assignment) below; including employment dates and names of employer(s). You must also detail this experience on your application to receive credit. If none, type N/A.
05


Do you have a Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector certification from an accredited organization such as the International Code Council (ICC)? You must list your certifications on your application.

• Yes
• No

06


Please list below any certifications you have from International Code Council (ICC) or any major model code organization. You must also list your certifications on your application to receive credit. If none, type N/A.
07


Please list any supplemental coursework you have completed in construction technology and blueprint reading. Please also detail this coursework on your application. If none, type N/A.
08


Do you have one year of experience participating in outreach activities such as events, training, presentations, and/or education related to the process of opening or managing a small business involving Planning/Zoning/Construction/General Business Licensing? Please detail this experience on your application.

• Yes
• No

09


Please describe your experience participating in outreach activities such as events, training, presentations, and/or education related to the process of opening or managing a small business involving Planning/Zoning/Construction/General Business Licensing; including employment dates and names of employer(s). You must also detail this experience on your application to receive credit. If none, type N/A.
10


Do you have one year of experience with public speaking on a variety of business management and financial management topics? Please detail this experience on your application.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience with public speaking on a variety of business management and financial management topics, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe your municipal inspections, plan review, and planning experience, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please indicate which certificate(s)/membership(s) you currently possess. Select all that apply.

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• American Planning Association
• Arizona Planning Association
• None of the above

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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Technology? If yes, please detail your education on your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question