Plans Examiner

Plans Examiner

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time. Open Until Filled.

$2,192.00 to $2,411.20 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. [$68,691.20 annual salary will be offered for candidates holding Standard 1&2 Family Dwelling or Building Certification, with up to an additional $2,500 to $7,500 annual incentive for additional Plans Examiner Certifications held, dependent upon department operational needs]. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs skilled technical work conducting plans examination of submitted building construction plans and documents that are required for permitting as provided by state law or municipal or county ordinance for compliance with the Florida Building Code and other laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to building construction.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a minimum of one (1) valid active State of Florida Standard Certification as a 1 and 2 Family Dwelling, Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Plans Examiner issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), in accordance with the provisions set forth in Florida Statute Chapter 468 and maintain said certification(s) in an active status during the term of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights above ten (10) feet. Must be capable at all times of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE). In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

Insurance:
Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

Retirement:
Participation in the Florida Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays: 12 Vacation Days per Year 12 Sick Days per Year 11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays New Year's Day
- January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
- January 19th Memorial Day
- May 25th Independence Day
- Observed July 3rd Labor Day
- September 7th Veteran's Day
- November 11th Thanksgiving Day
- November 26th Friday after Thanksgiving
- November 27th Christmas Eve
- December 24th Christmas Day
- December 25th Personal Holiday