What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building/Fire Plans Examiner II position at City of Buckeye, AZ?
Salary : $73,736.00 - $110,593.60 Annually
Location : Buckeye, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time, Regular
Job Number : 01632
Department : Development Services
Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain
Position Scope
Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness
APPLICANT REVIEW, INTERVIEWS, AND CANDIDATE SELECTION MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO CLOSING
Salary range is the entire compensation range for the position classification
GENERAL PURPOSE : Under general supervision, conducts new and existing commercial and residential plans review, which includes fire protection systems plan reviews for compliance with all building and fire codes, City regulations, and construction plans.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Assists in the occupancy classification of plans based on fire hazards, Hazardous materials and reviews plans for compliance with adopted fire and building code requirements.
- Conducts residential, commercial and industrial plan reviews of various types of fire protection systems, including verification of hydraulic design.
- Assists building inspectors and fire inspectors with field reviews of structures to determine proper installation, materials, or equipment.
- Research alternate products, materials, and methods of construction for compliance, and make recommendations to the Building Official or designee.
- Provides quality customer service while functioning in a regulatory capacity. Assist customers at the Development Service Department counter.
- Provide pre-application (PAC) site plan reviews for new projects.
- Responsible for assuring the compliance of systems, such as fire sprinkler and alarm systems, high piled combustible storage, hazardous storage and processes, City Construction Code as well as additional County, Town, State, and Federal regulations.
- Attend Pre-Application Conferences and other city meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements
Education and Experience :
Associates degree, bachelor's degree preferred in building construction, engineering, architecture, fire science or related field; or five (5) years' experience in plan review, building inspection, fire inspections or construction contracting management; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. ICC fire plans reviewer certification is preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of :
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12 Month Goals :
Additional Information
Special Requirements : Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License. Possession of a minimum of one (1) of the following Certifications : Commercial Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Inspector, Fire inspector I or II, Fire or Building or Fire Plans Examiner at time of hire. Obtain and maintain an additional International Code Council (ICC) certification within one year of hire
Physical Demands / Work Environment : Standard office environment with occasional field inspections
Reports To : Building Plans Review Manager or designee
Supervision Exercised : None
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORT UNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Employee Benefits & Wellness
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.
For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at :
City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.
How many years of experience do you possess in plan review, building inspection, fire inspections or construction contracting management?
Do you possess a minimum of one (1) of the following certifications? Commercial building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Inspector, Fire Inspector I or II, Fire or Building or Fire Plans Examiner
Required Question
Salary : $73,736 - $110,594
