Plan Reviewer III
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning -
Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning
Plan Reviewer III
This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.
Annual Salary Range: $82,962 - $110,754
This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.
Department / Division:
Community Development / Building Safety
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Schedule:
Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Number: RC# 902034
Minimum QualificationsWork Experience:
Five (5) years of building construction or design experience with commercial, industrial, multi-family and residential projects, including experience in general building code review including structural components, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; including three (3) years of experience working as a plan reviewer in a government or government contract agency, one (1) of the three (3) years shall be experience reviewing both complex residential multi-family projects and commercial projects, including high-rise buildings.
Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering or degree related to the core functions of this position or equivalent related job experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
- Possession of five (5) International Code Council (ICC) certifications:
Building Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner and Residential Plans Examiner;
Or - Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official (CBO), or Master Code Professional (MCP) Or
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Architect in the state of Arizona and only two (2) International Code Council (ICC) certifications:
Residential Plans Examiner and Commercial Plans Examiner Certifications are required. - Other combinations of experience, education and certification may be considered by the Building Official depending on the needs of the department.
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Criminal history background investigation
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This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).
Equal Employment OpportunityThe City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at .
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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