Plans Examiner​/Inspector

This is skilled technical examination and inspection work in securing and maintaining regulatory compliance with municipal and other applicable codes and ordinances governing all phases of construction involving industrial, commercial, and residential structures. Aligned with certification(s) work includes responsibility for the review, evaluation, and processing of architectural, building and engineering plans and specifications; inspection of the construction, alteration and repair activities on building sites and sign installations;

and evaluation of existing facilities to ensure regulatory compliance with Florida Building Codes and local City ordinances, and all technical and safety standards. Work requires the exercise of considerable sound judgment, firmness, tact, and initiative, and is performed with considerable independence. Employees working in this classification, are eligible for additional pay incentives for each State of Florida Inspector and/or Plans Examiner certifications that are maintained for other trades.

• Performs detailed review of building diagrams, blueprints, sketches, plans and specifications for compliance with the FBC and local regulations for construction, prior to issuance of building permits for proposed building construction, land use, or building development modifications
• Coordinates with the Chief Inspector regarding issues that arise during plan examination
• Computes and inputs data in order to calculate building permit and impact fees
• Occasionally assists with inspections of building installations in process for compliance with plans submitted, permit applications and building code requirements
• Assists in the investigation of complaints regarding violation of the applicable codes and ordinances and assists with the prosecution of violators when necessary
• Reviews and evaluates drawings and specifications; frequently assigned to inspect buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with plans submitted, permit applications and building code requirements related to flood resistant design and construction
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment
• Indicates revisions required for conformance to building codes and issues verbal or written instructions for correction.
• Reviews qualifications of contractors prior to issuance of building permits.
• Assists contractors, architects, engineers, and the public with code compliance interpretation.
• Works with developers and architects on preliminary project planning.
• Performs related work as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Knowledge of means and methods utilized in construction.
• Skilled in customer service and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry.
• Ability to perform investigation work when required and write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Ability to examine construction plans with
• Ability to use computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and enter data accurately from a wide variety of source documents.
• Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees, and the public.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Work typically requires minimal exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors, or dust).

This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.)

The work is light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing,…