Plans Examiner​/Inspector

Salary : $54,132.00 - $86,346.00 Annually
Location : Governmental Complex - 2509 Crill Avenue, Palatka, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-044
Department: Planning & Development
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

General Description
This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Department Director, or designee. The position performs technical work in the reviewing of plans and applications for proposed new buildings and changes to existing buildings for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances and conducting building inspections.

Essential Job Functions

Reviews plans and applications.

Prepares comments for code deficiencies.

Calculates fees.

Attends meetings with staff, engineers, architects, and contractors.

Maintains proficiency with code changes and ordinances.

Operates computer.

Answers questions from the public.

May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of engineering, architecture, or building construction activities.

Knowledge of building codes and requirements.

Knowledge of civil and structural engineering.

Knowledge of computer operations.

Ability to read plans (commercial and residential).

Ability to read and interpret regulations.

Ability to read and interpret zoning regulations.

Skill in blueprint reading.

Skill in technical writing.

Skill in computer usage.

Skill in customer relations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Five (5) years combined experience in the construction trades or as a building inspector, builder, engineer, architect, supervisor, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge of construction, or post-secondary education and experience which totals four (4) years, with one (1) year experience in construction building.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

Minimal Qualifications:

Must qualify for and obtain at least one of the following:
Provisional Certificate as a Building Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, or Electric Plans Examiner within 180 days of hire.

Must obtain at least one of the following:
Standard Building Plans Examiner, Electric Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, or Mechanical Plans Examiner, within 2 years of hire, unless certified.

Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess a Single-Family Plans Examiner (Residential) and one or more of the following:
Standard Building Plans Examiner, Electric Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner. (Consideration given to applicants who hold any of the listed Certifications.)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Walking and standing.

Ability to work under stress with time constraints.

Driving.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works inside in an office environment majority of the time.

Occasionally works outside.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future.

Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:
CORE BENEFITS

• Medical/Health Insurance

• Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000)

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