Building Plans Examiner - Structural

Job Title

Structural Plans Examiner

NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS!

The City of Sunrise is now offering a $7,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS to internal and external candidates who successfully complete the hiring process for this position.

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it's a community built on our Three Pillars:
Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

NATURE OF WORK

Under supervision of the Chief Structural Inspector, performs technical work associated with the reviewing of structural plans to assure compliance with the Florida Building Code, City of Sunrise Ordinances, and other applicable codes. As required, an incumbent in this classification performs structural field inspections as needed and a variety of other duties associated with enforcement of the Florida Building Code (FBC).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs tasks outlined below under the direction of the Chief Structural Inspector and/or Building Official, within the defined political boundaries of the City of Sunrise or other areas only as permitted by inter-local agreement.
• Performs plan reviews of buildings and structures in accordance with the FBC and the Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code and other Codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs field inspections of all structural discipline related components, including work and materials, used or installed in new construction, additions, alterations, or repairs as outlined in the Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code.
• May issue a stop work order under the direction of the Chief Structural Inspector and/or Building Official whenever work is being done in violation of the provisions of the Code or is being performed in a manner that would create a hazard to life or property.
• May issue an Unsafe Structure order under the direction of the Building Official whenever the situation arises.
• Investigates complaints of work performed without the required permits and document any violations found.
• Assists in the preparation for prosecution of code violators and represents the City at Special Magistrate hearings.
• Provides superior customer service and correspondences with property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers who request information regarding the Codes in effect, plan review comments, and/or inspections that have been or will be performed.
• Answers technical questions concerning the Florida Building Code for field structural inspectors, depending on area of expertise.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.
• PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
• Please upload copies of all required certifications
• Required certifications and licenses must be kept current to continue employment in this…