Floodplain Permit Plans Examiner

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2801 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2025
Posting Date 02/18/25 Application Deadline 02/28/25 Pay Range $27.00 - $44.75 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Flood Control District About the Position Are you interested in playing a key role in the growth of the fourth-largest county in the nation? Apply today! As the Floodplain Permit Plans Examiner, you will provide reviews of residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to floodplain regulations. In addition, you will perform various duties in providing customer information and assistance related to the floodplain development process, including but not limited to planning, building, code enforcement, and maintaining records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system. About Us Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County! Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience in architectural, residential, or commercial building plan review, which includes reading and interpreting commercial and residential construction plans and specifications High school diploma or GED Post-secondary education in Hydrology, Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value Post-secondary education in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field Certified Floodplain Manager Experience conducting research and analyzing problems and issues related to floodplain development Experience in customer service Job Contributions Review residential and commercial building civil/site plans to ensure compliance with the floodplain regulations, state statutes, and federal/state regulations Review aerial and floodplain maps to gather information to determine the level of additional review required for permit issuance Prepare comments related to development compliance with the floodplain regulations and prepare documents for issuing flood use permits Function as subject matter expert by displaying a thorough and deep understanding of the department's functions Communicate with the general public, other county employees, contractors, and engineers to explain and administer development requirements and regulations Working Conditions This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware Personal computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!