Plans Examiner I or II - Development Services (Cottonwood)

Plans Examiner I or II - Development Services (Cottonwood)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Cottonwood, AZ

Job Type

Full Time - Non Exempt

Job Number

202600177

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Role

The Development Services Department is seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Plans Examiner to join our team!

PLANS EXAMINER I

OR

PLANS EXAMINER II

We are looking for a Plans Examiner with a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in plans review and a solid understanding of construction, holding both ICC plans examiner and residential building inspector certifications.

We are accepting applications for either a Plans Examiner I or Plans Examiner II position, contingent upon the qualifications and skill sets of eligible applicants.

Review the full classification specification for Plans Examiner I

Review the full classification specification for Plans Examiner II

Plans Examiner I $24.12 to $37.38 per hour

Plans Examiner II $27.92 to $43.27 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

Plans Examiner I Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in design, inspection, plan review, code enforcement, or closely related field.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Must obtain ICC Plans Examiner Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner within six (6) months of hire.

Plans Examiner II Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in building plan examining or design or closely related field.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Must possess ICC Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner.

Must possess ICC Certification as a Residential Building Inspector, or the equivalent.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to

Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in design, inspection, plan review, code enforcement, or closely related field. How much experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

03

Do you possess a valid ICC Plans Examiner Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner?

• Yes
• No, I do not possess this certification but acknowledge my understanding that I will need to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.

04

Do you possess a valid ICC Certification as a Residential Building Inspector, or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

05

Which position(s) are you interested in applying for?

• Plans Examiner I
• Plans Examiner II
• Both

Required Question

Employer Yavapai County Government

Address 1015 Fair Street

Room 338

Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone (928) 771-3252

Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/