Plans Examiner I​/II - Building & Code Administration

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Plans Examiner I/II for the Building & Code Administration division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida; and will be responsible for the examination of residential and commercial plans for code and ordinance compliance; to include, providing accurate and timely construction plan reviews for code compliance to support the construction industry, as well as, reviewing, accepting or requesting additional information for building permit applications based upon examination.

The selected candidate must be able to make recommendations for code compliance, and also be proficient in providing plan review support for the Permit Center. The selected candidate will also review and sign off walk‑through permits, assist in code, ordinance, and inspection issues. This position requires a high level of professional customer service.

The County benefits package includes comprehensive health, retirement, supplemental insurance, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits as listed below.

• Reviews construction plans and specifications for code and ordinance compliance.
• Reviews may include, but are not limited to: occupancy classification, minimum construction type, occupancy requirements, fire protection requirements, means of egress requirements, sprinkler requirements, rated fire assemblies, egress requirements, accessibility requirements etc.
• Approves or rejects building permits based on examination. Examinations for code compliance may include but are not limited to the Florida Building Code, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Resistance Directory, International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Reports, Florida Statutes and all local codes and ordinances pertinent to residential construction.
• May make recommendation for code compliance.
• Explains proper application of State Codes, State Statutes and local codes and ordinances for architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and the general public.
• May conduct both job site and office meetings with engineers, architects, contractors and owners and effectively communicate proper code applications and permit requirements.
• May be required to do field building inspections as needed.
• Keeps current regarding new legislation concerning building and construction codes.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner License(s) with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.

( 27.76 -  51.34 hourly; dependent upon certifications possessed and experience)

• Graduation from high school or possession of GED.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) Standard Plans Examiner license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Residential Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609.
• OR must have the ability to and obtain one (1) Provisional Plans Examiner license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical or Residential Plans Examiner with the DBPR within six (6) months from date of hire and, as a condition of continued employment, must obtain DBPR Standard Plans Examiner license within twelve (12) months from the approval date of the Provisional license.
• Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner license(s) with the DBPR in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire and maintain thereafter.

( 29.12 -  53.91 Hourly; dependent upon licenses possessed and experience)

• Graduation from high school or possession of GED.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) Standard Plans Examiner licenses as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Plans Examiner with the DBPR, per Florida Statute 468.609. A Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate may count in lieu of one of the Standard Plans Examiner Licenses.
• OR must possess a DBPR Standard Residential Plans license and one (1) additional Standard Plans Examiner license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical Plans Examiner with the DBPR, per Florida Statute 468.609.
• Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner license(s) with the DBPR in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire and maintain thereafter.
• The preferred candidate, having met the requirements, will have a Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate.

• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of materials and methods used in building…