Construction PLANS Examiner ; Structural

Position: CONSTRUCTION PLANS EXAMINER I (Structural, Multiple Opportunities)
Location: Palm Beach

Examines construction plans for compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, and County regulations. Reviews various applications and construction plans for compliance with current codes in Building (Structural). Work is performed within the framework provided by construction codes and Building Division policies while exercising independent judgment under the direction of an administrative superior. Performance is reviewed through oral/written communications, re-examination of plans, and within the framework provided by construction codes/Building Division policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

* Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) years of experience as required by the State of Florida in construction work as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Inspector, Electrician, Plumber, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician, or Carpenter in the appropriate trade.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Qualified applicants must possess the following:

* A Florida Plans Examiner License in Structural,

OR

* Valid certifications (in Structural) from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or another state, with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional Licenses within 120 days of hire AND one (1) Standard Florida License within 11 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

* Experience with construction/building code compliance or examining construction plans, or

* Associate's Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field.

BENEFITS

Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees:

* Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance

* Generous leave benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually

* Florida Retirement System (FRS):
Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan

* 457(b) deferred compensation program

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF):
Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness

* Paid parental leave

* Tuition reimbursement program

* Additional benefits and employee perks

NOTE:

It is not necessary to submit another application for this position if you applied 5/8/26 - 5/22/26.

Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

THESE ARE AT-WILL POSITIONS.