Plans Examiner

JOB The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of Plans Examiner.

The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Plans Examiner to join our Development Services team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring quality development by reviewing building plans for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards, while also supporting key departmental initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, a commitment to public service, and the ability to work cross-functionally to help guide projects from submittal through completion.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL

Exhibit a positive attitude in word and action and encourage others to do the same.

Assist in on-the-job training of new team members.

Collaborate with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and take personal accountability and ownership of projects, role, and assignments.

Provide customer service to internal and external customers on a daily basis. This includes addressing and resolving customer questions as able, and referring complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to appropriate staff.

Review building plans; interacts with the Planning and Zoning departments, Public Works, Engineering, contractors, architects, Fire department and others as needed.

Review and study code; maintain familiarity and compliance with building codes, ADA, National Electrical Code, International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel; Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code and International Plumbing Code.

Conducts technical research, assesses information and data, and makes recommendations related to the Building Codes.

Compose correspondence; proofread and edit; enter, scan, update and maintain information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Town of Prescott Valley—The Cooler Side of ArizonaThe Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.) Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows. A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town ValuesIncorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others. Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.