Plans Examiner or Trainee

Plans Examiner or Trainee

Salary

$36,517.00 - $42,564.00 Annually

Location

Community Development Services 85 N. Florence Street Florence, AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600390

Department

Development Services/Community Development

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits

Description

What's your purpose?

Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.

• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

• Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

• Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

• Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Quarterly Wellness Challenges

• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

• Vaccination Clinics

• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Telehealth

• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education

• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

• Civil Service Leave

• Van Pool Options

• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR BOTH PLANS EXAMINER TRAINEE AND PLANS EXAMINER

PLANS EXAMINER TRAINEE

GRADE 6

MINIMUM $36,157.00

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, assist the Building Safety Department (BSD) with basic administrative and technical functions and perform work of entry-level review of permit applications, calculating and collecting related fees, data entry, routing and tracking plans and permits, and performing plan reviews at an entry-level.

PLANS EXAMINER

GRADE 8

MINIMUM $42,564.00

JOB SUMMARY

Perform technical plan review of construction documents for residential and commercial structures. Examine commercial and residential building plans to assure compliance with building and safety codes, interpret building and safety codes and Building Safety Department (BSD) policy objectives, and provide assistance to the public with building code and permitting questions under general supervision.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF PLANS EXAMINER TRAINEE:

• Perform basic administrative and technical support functions for BSD staff, assist inspectors on projects, assist in coordinating inspection activities, and assist with research duties and documentation.
• Answer general and basic questions on building codes, permitting, and fees for the construction of residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate records management of permitting, inspection files and records, and prepare various data reports.
• Assist in interpreting maps and plats and complete zoning site plan review for compliance with setback requirements at a basic level.
• Assist in the review plans and permit applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative procedures.
• Input permit information, process paperwork, compile data on BSD activities, and generate summary reports.
• Interpret building and zoning codes to perform reviews of moderate difficulty for small plan review of swimming pools, spas, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and site plan review for standard permits.
• Assist in running expired permit report and research and process expired permit notifications to permit holders.
• Perform basic support functions for Pinal County BSD staff, dispatch inspectors, and assist with record-keeping.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF PLANS EXAMINER:

• Perform administrative and technical support functions for BSD staff, assist inspectors on projects, assist in coordinating inspection activities, and assist with research duties and documentation.
• Answer general and basic questions on building codes, permitting, and fees for the construction of residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate records management of permitting, inspection files, and records and prepare various data reports.
• Interpret maps and plats and complete zoning site plan review for compliance with setback requirements at a basic level.
• Review plans and permit applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative procedures.
• Input permit information, process paperwork, compile data on BSD activities and generate summary reports.
• Interpret building and zoning codes to perform reviews of moderate difficulty for small plan review of swimming pools, spas, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and site plan review for standard permits.
• Assist in running expired permit reports, research, and process expired permit notifications to permit holders.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK AS A PLANS EXAMINER TRAINEE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of customer service and/or administrative computer experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A PLANS EXAMINER TRAINEE:

• International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification is required in order to advance to a Plans Examiner.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK AS A PLANS EXAMINER:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of plans examination experience OR one (1) year experience as a Plans Examiner Trainee.
• International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification upon hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A PLANS EXAMINER:

• Obtain one (1) additional International Code Council certification in the following areas within one (1) year of hire date: International Residential Building Code (IRC) Residential Inspector, IRC Plans Examiner, International Building Code (IBC) Commercial Inspector or IBC Plans Examiner
• Valid Driver's License and Arizona State Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Plans Examiner Trainee:

• Ability to understand Federal, State, and regional building, housing, and technical codes and regulations.
• Ability to learn building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
• Developing skills in interpreting building and safety regulations and comparing them with plans, maps, and technical specifications.
• Ability to provide basic advice and consultation on compliance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Plans Examiner:

• Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional building, housing and technical codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
• Skill in interpreting building and safety regulations and comparing them with plans, maps, and technical specifications.
• Ability to provide advice and consultation on compliance requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, stand, hear, speak, walk, operate motor vehicles and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,

which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Drivers License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can Read more details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.

• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

• Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

• Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

• Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

• Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.

• Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

• Quarterly Well Challenges

• Vaccination Clinics Onsite

• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Telehealth

• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

• Civil Service Leave

• VanPool Options

• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Employer Pinal County