[Hiring] Office Of Manufactured Housing Plans Examiner Manager @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, the Plans Examiner Manager is responsible for reviewing submitted construction and installation plans for compliance with federal regulations, statute, rule, adopted codes and standards while managing staff engaged in the same activity. This includes maintaining awareness, best practices and the necessary tools to efficiently review, understand and interpret building code and construction variations as new and innovative building types are introduced in the state.

Job Duties

• Perform other tasks as assigned, including participation in development of other division programs, troubleshooting and problem solving, promotion of best practices throughout the division and industry.
• Manage negotiated contractual agreements; monitor contract expenditures; advise contracting agencies; write reports, memoranda and correspondence.
• Provide regulatory and code guidance and consultation to department personnel, licensees, registrants, contractors, contracting agencies, and the public.
• Provide training, coaching and education of staff to better the understanding of state and federal programs and requirements.
• Maintain program records and currency of all reporting requirements.
• Devise and implement schedule of work or timetable for self and subordinates on a daily or weekly basis.
• Direct, instruct, explain and counsel subordinate workers in carrying out a variety of tasks.
• Review work products or achievements of subordinate workers; evaluate work and formulate plans for improvement.
• Resolve problems and questions presented by subordinate workers regarding work methods and processes.
• Work and confer with other Agency personnel to ensure consistent program compliance.
• Provide administrative and technical support to other staff within the Department.
• Participate in the development of an annual plan of work activity, including statements of scope of activity, goals and objectives.
• Assist in implementing ongoing process improvements for the department.
• Record keeping, report writing, review of internal policies and procedures, assist in gathering and analyzing monthly statistics, training.

Qualifications

• Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for this remote position.
• Knowledge of Federal and State statutes, rules and guidelines related to the Agency and the industry.
• Working knowledge of International Building Codes and HUD codes for the construction and installation of manufactured homes.
• Knowledge of construction and manufacturing related to residential and commercial factory-built buildings.
• Ability to read and understand engineered design plans.
• Skill in preparing reports; good verbal communications in the field, among peers and with Agency management.
• Managing software applications, i.e., MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse populations.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License; Certifications in relevant (as approved by management) ICC codes/NEC required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Leave.
• Health and Dental Insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.