Floodplain Permit Plans Examiner

Posting Date
10/07/26
Application Deadline
10/12/26
Pay Range
$28.85 - $48.25 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
The Flood Control District is looking for an energetic team member like you! The Floodplain Permit Plans Examiner reviews residential, commercial, and other construction plans to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to floodplain regulations. In addition, you will provide customer service, manage critical parts of our permitting process, and maintain the records in our database system.
As a Floodplain Permit Plans Examiner, you will work with a team of Professional Engineers, engineer associates, and technicians to conduct a variety of tasks. This position also offers options for part-week teleworking, a 9/80 flex schedule, or flexible core business hours.
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 daily!
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Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of experience reviewing construction plans for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Post-secondary education in Engineering, Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or related fields
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Experience in GIS or mapping applications
Knowledge of construction plans and/or drawings
Experience in land development, construction, engineering, or planning
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 a subject matter expert by displaying a thorough and deep understanding of the department's functions.
Communicate with the public, other county employees, contractors, and engineers to explain and administer development requirements and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
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
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Web-based GIS tools, Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing, and ArcGIS Pro.
Selection Procedure
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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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