5676 - Building Trades Plan Technician

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 that has a strong background in residential building construction and codes. Ideal candidate will have a background interacting with the public. If public service is your calling come join our team

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.)

Receives Code violation documentation from Codes Enforcement staff and initiates required logging, creation of files and related documentation;

Receives written, verbal, and email complaints and allegations of Codes violations from the public and other non-County agencies, and initiates required logging, creation of files and related documentation;

Books or schedules work-site inspections and technical plan reviews by Codes Enforcement staff;

Receives and records work-site/plans inspection results for Codes Enforcement staff;

Issues code violation citations upon direction of technical staff  to non-compliant owners, contractors or responsible parties and books/schedules arraignments and hearings with Codes Enforcement staff, Hearing Officers and other affected parties;

Prepares required packets of documentation for defendants, Codes Enforcement staff members, Hearing Officers and the County Attorney for use in hearings, arraignments and litigation;

Documents results/findings of hearings, arraignments and litigation in case-management files, prepares and transmits relevant documentation to affected parties on disposition of case;

Prepares Order to Show Cause documentation for County Attorney's office and manages Court calendar, relevant research and other documentation;

Notarizes required documentation as needed;

Researches, prepares and submits routine, recurring and special reports to management;

Responds (verbally, in writing, etc.) to questions from the public, property owners, contractors and other parties/agencies by explaining the applicability of codes, ordinances, County and state statutes and related regulations and industry standards, the Codes Enforcement processes, and case-specific information while maintaining required security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the course of assigned duties;

Creates and maintains comprehensive case files and related records in manual and automated systems, and assures proper retention, archiving or destruction of same, per County, state and federal laws, rules and regulations;

May operate and perform operator-level maintenance and servicing of assigned County vehicle.

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

 

Knowledge of:

* standards and procedures for the examination and evaluation of plans and related technical data for compliance with required codes, ordinances, industry standards;
* industry standards and engineering practices for construction;
* County, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and technical standards for construction;
* County, state, federal and applicable international building and zoning codes;
* County and departmental procedures for creating and issuing codes violations and relevant documentation requirements;
* procedural and legal processes involved in the adjudication/resolution of codes violations;
* capabilities and use of automated/computer-based resources for documentation of activities and for creation/maintenance of required automated records, databases, etc.;
* County/departmental standards for the creation and maintenance of activity records, databases and pertinent documentation in manual and computer-based records systems.

 Skill in:

* receiving and reviewing reports or allegations of codes violations to determine administrative actions required and need for additional documentation;
* preparing and maintaining case-files/-records for codes violations in both manual and computer-based systems;
* scheduling work-site inspections and technical plans reviews by Codes Enforcement staff in response to codes violations (or allegations of same) and documenting results in appropriate files;
* interpreting and applying provisions of applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations and industry-standards;
* creation and maintenance of activity records, reports and databases in manual and computer-based systems;
* explaining the codes enforcement processes and requirements to interested/affected parties;
* preparing and distributing required documentation for use by Codes Enforcement staff, County Attorney and affected parties in hearings, arraignments and litigation;
* scheduling Court appointments, hearings, etc., with affected Codes Enforcement staff, County Attorney and affected parties;
* assuring that pertinent documentation is complete and accurate before notarizing same;
* maintaining appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the course of assigned duties.

(1) Three years of technical or administrative support (other than routine clerical support) experience in a construction, real estate or public-sector building or zoning department setting.

OR:

(2) Two years of experience with Pima County or another public-sector agency as a permitting technician or providing paraprofessional support to technical permitting specialists. 

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.):

* An inspection or plan review related ICC certification. Not required initially.
* Experience with/knowledge of application of building codes.
* Experience with/knowledge of vertical (Building) construction principles.
* Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
* Experience with/knowledge of GIS and inspection software.
* Experience with/knowledge of 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: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine 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 require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at time of application or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Failure to obtain/maintain the required certification/licensures 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.