5676 - Building Trades Plans Technician

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 8

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $22.16 - $26.04 Per Hour
Full Range: $22.16 - $29.92 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Currently seeking a candidate with a strong background in residential building construction and codes.
This position is located in downtown Tucson. Telecommuting may be an option 6 months after appointment.
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Reviews permit applications for electrical, mechanical, hot water heaters and gas lines and calculates fees and issues permits and directs other permit applicants to appropriate staff or other County personnel/outside agencies to resolve technical questions or issues, e.g. zoning, right-of-way, wastewater, septic, building codes, etc., and determines permit description and coordinates the flow of permits to other sections by setting up the routing of the applications;
Communicates to the public, by telephone or mail, the technical comments and current status of their permits and provides guidance regarding what actions are needed to ensure approval and issue;
Provides specialized instructions and explanations to the public pertaining to complex permitting procedures and types of permits;
Responds to questions from the public, at the front counter and by telephone, departmental staff, and other governmental and/or outside agencies by researching and interpreting legal documents, permit records, and inspections performed;
Explains general code changes to the public and how the changes affect permits and fees;
Completes permit applicant, owner and contractor information and monitors the application progress at various stages of the review/approval process;
Performs research and data entry utilizing the departmental database;
Reviews submitted information for general completeness, accuracy and proper format;
Conducts preliminary plan review of residential and commercial construction plans, site plans and other data for compliance with applicable County building and related trades codes, laws, rules, regulations and industry standards;
Assigns permit types, e.g. Certificate of Occupancy, Combo, Compliance, Demolition, Electric, Fire Damage, Grading, Mechanical, Mobile Homes, Modular, Plumbing, Pool/Spa, Septic, Signs, Wall/Fences, and Wells in order to initialize the applicable permit application;
Confirms contractors are licensed and have appropriate bond exemption documents on file;
Examines, interprets and evaluates legal documents (deeds of trust and Assessor's Office database) pertaining to property ownership to ascertain the legal owner is applying for the permit;
Functions as a liaison between the public and review staff including resolving problems and complaints;
Reviews information entered by review staff for accuracy, completeness and proper use of valuation schedules and assessment of fees;
Determines, for management review, if a Notice or Hold should be placed on a permit due to questionable contractor status with the State of Arizona;
Provides applicant with receipt, permit and inspection hard card upon approval of application and collection of fees;
Maintains a balanced cash drawer, prepares bank deposit slips and forwards to the Pima County Treasurer;
Monitors advance payment accounts, makes adjustments and prints reports for supervisor/management review;
Calculates permit fee estimates for single family residences, additions, pools and detached residential structures and reviews Affordable Housing Waivers and deletes Impact Fees, when applicable.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:

• public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints;
• permit application process;
• computer software and the departmental database for building permitting;
• office procedures and manual and automated filing systems;
• techniques for preliminary technical plan review;
• codes and ordinances applicable to permitting;
• basic mathematics and accounting principles;
• County policies/procedures for calculating, receiving and accounting for fees received;
• basic construction practices and terminology.

Skill in:

• coordinating and prioritizing permit application documents;
• performing duties while assisting the public at a front counter and by telephone;
• resolving problems with irate customers;
• interpreting legal documents such as deeds of trust and determining property ownership;
• performing technical review of permit applications to determine accuracy and compliance with codes, etc.,
• making mathematical calculations and performing basic accounting duties;
• communicating effectively, accurately and courteously with public, staff and outside agency personnel.

(1) Possession of a High school diploma or equivalent and two years of technical or administrative experience in a construction, real estate or building department setting performing construction plan review or drafting/drawing plans.

OR:

(2) One year of experience with Pima County as a Public Works Engineering Technician.

OR:

(3) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Public Works Engineering Aide.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Experience in/knowledge of inspection or plan review related to ICC certification.
2. Experience with the application of building codes.
3. Experience with vertical (building) construction principles.
4. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
5. Experience with GIS and inspection software.
6. Experience with zoning/grading regulations.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid AZ driver license is required at the time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Some positions may require specialized certification or licensure relative to assignment at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver's license at the time of application. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type: Full Time