Building & Fire Plans Examiner Senior

Building & Fire Plans Examiner Senior

Salary

$32.84 - $49.26 Hourly

Location

Development Services, 90 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

27-0044

Department

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/27/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Building & Fire Plans Examiner Senior. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Building & Fire Plans Examiner Senior reports to the Plans Review Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include:

• Reviewing complex, high-profile, or time-sensitive commercial, industrial, and residential building and fire plans for compliance with Town codes, ordinances, and development standards
• Serving as a technical resource and mentor to other plans examiners, providing guidance on difficult cases and complex projects
• Managing plan review projects from permit application through final inspection using the Towns electronic permit tracking system
• Providing expert information and technical assistance to developers, contractors, and the public on building, fire, zoning, and engineering requirements
• Preparing review comment letters, forms, reports, and documentation, and maintaining accurate project records
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: September 27, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of September 28
• Tentative Start Date: October 12, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change based on business needs.

About You

Youre someone who can look at a stack of complex commercial and industrial construction plans and know exactly where to start. You bring several years of hands-on experience in building, fire, or engineering plan review, and youre comfortable being the person newer examiners come to when a project gets complicated or politically sensitive. You communicate clearly with developers, contractors, and colleagues alike, translating code requirements into plain, actionable guidance. Detail-oriented and steady under time pressure, you take pride in getting projects through the review process accurately and efficiently.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Building Construction, Engineering, Fire Science, Environmental, Architecture, Blueprint Reading, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing
• 4-5 years of experience within a building, engineering, or planning environment using computer aided or pencil drafted construction drawing, distributing and organizing construction plans and documents, inspecting construction sites, reviewing construction drawings, and providing guidance and approval of construction office/field projects
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job classification
• Valid AZ Drivers License
• Building: Three (3) ICC (or equivalent) certifications, one of which must be the Commercial Building Plans Examiner certification (the other two may be residential or commercial, plan review or inspection categories)
• Fire: Three (3) ICC (or equivalent) certifications, one of which must be the Fire Plans Examiner certification (the other two may be residential or commercial, plan review or inspection categories)

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends time in an office and counter-based setting, with occasional field site inspections.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of specialized or technical training in building construction, engineering, environmental, architecture, blueprint reading, electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your education in the space below.

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Do you hold a current Arizona drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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How many ICC Certifications do you have?

• None
• I have one ICC Certification
• I have two ICC Certifications
• I have more than two ICC Certifications

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If you indicated in the previous question, you do have one or more ICC certifications, please list the certifications and the expiration dates if applicable in the space below. If you answered no, please enter N/A.

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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience within a building and planning environment?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have conducting reviews of residential and commercial construction plans and related documents for ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations, to include ensuring completeness of plans?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs