Inspector Plans Examiner Supervisor

Responsible for supervising all inspectors and plans examination, coordinating and assigning workloads, and providing training to division staff for compliance with established regulatory requirements and the life, health, and safety of the public.

Manages and oversees staff and plans examination and/or inspections of building construction, erection, repair, addition, remodeling, demolition, or alteration projects that require permitting indicating compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other construction codes as required by state law or county ordinance. Encourages and facilitates a positive example for staff under charge regarding discipline, integrity, accountability, professional development, ethics, knowledge of the codes, dedication to serve, and mutual respect.

Provides written and oral technical advisement and conveys interpretations in response to inquiries about building construction issues from the public, staff, and administration. Supervises, monitors, coordinates, and generates reports for the workloads and duties of staff. Performs building inspections and/or plans examination as required and assist division staff in completing daily goals, thresholds, and workloads. Coordinates inter‑related issues with other departments and agencies.

Coordinates training programs for professional development and leadership capabilities of division staff. Maintains a program to acknowledge staff performance and both monitors and evaluates personnel for effectiveness and efficiency. Communicates with contractors concerning effectiveness of division staff, changes in codes and/or policies, and suggestions for reducing repeat violations. Anticipates and solves problems facing the division, staff employees, administration, and customers.

Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact. Implements the organization’s guiding principles and core values. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

This position is responsible for directly and regularly supervising a relatively large staff with some indirect supervision. Includes assigning, directing, evaluating, and reviewing work of subordinate employees. Responsibilities include providing on‑the‑job training; evaluating job performance; recommending selection of new staff members, promotions, status changes, and discipline; and planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; and five (5) years’ experience in construction, inspection, and/or plan review; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or

Certifications:

Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Three (3) standard licenses as Plans Examiner and/or Inspector (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical) through the State of Florida.

Building Code Administrator standard license preferred.

Meets all requirements of Chapter 468, Part XII, Florida Statues for Plan Examiners, Inspectors, and Building Code Administrators.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to legibly write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, customers, and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of…