Building Plans Examiner

Position Overview

City of Jacksonville Planning and Development Department is seeking three (3) Building Plans Examiner positions that will examine construction plans for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with applicable building codes.

• Reviews and analyzes residential, commercial and industrial construction drawings, plans and other specifications for compliance with construction building codes.
• Calculates and verifies engineering designs and permit fees.
• Informs applicants of structural discrepancies and other non‑conforming building plans and advises them of corrections.
• Answers inquiries to assist and provide guidance on building code compliance.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of building construction codes and standard specifications, architectural and structural drafting techniques, and structural computation methods, procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of construction designs and plans and blueprints and permits.
• Knowledge of applicable building construction and zoning code requirements.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, diagrams and plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Five‑year combination of education, training or experience at the technical or professional level in construction and inspection, including at least one year of experience.

• If not already certified by the State of Florida as a Building Plans Examiner, must process an application for a provisional State of Florida Certificate as a Building Plans Examiner within one (1) month of appointment.
• Must possess or obtain within three (3) months of appointment a provisional State of Florida Certificate as a Building Plans Examiner.
• Must possess or obtain, within twelve (12) months of receiving provisional certification, a standard State of Florida Certificate as a Building Plans Examiner and maintain the same during employment. An active valid Florida Architect License may be maintained in lieu of a FL Plans Examiner License.

• Probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

• 12 paid holidays and one personal leave day.
• Health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance options.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on‑time payments.
• Four weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment.

Equal employment opportunity. Certain service members, veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority. Veterans may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Veterans Preference Certification Form and qualifying military documents are required to claim preference.