Plans Examiner

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: BUILDING

• Under general supervision, reviews plumbing, electrical, mechanical and building plans and specifications for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Reviews building plans and specification for construction, improvement, repair and change of use; responds to inquiries from the public and assists at the public counter in issuing permits.
• Examines plans and specifications of commercial, industrial, public or other major developments to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances.
• Answers inquiries from the public relating to the regulations for building and housing construction, remodeling and repair, including structural, nonstructural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and zoning matters.
• Issues permits and performs all functions necessary on the computer systems used by the building department.
• Assists building inspectors on difficult or unusual code requirements for major structures.
• Prepares and maintains records of plan checking procedures.
• Advises architects, designers, contractors and developers on code and design requirements.
• Assists in the supervision and training of permit technicians.
• Handles public complaints; provides information on departmental policies and functions.
• Maintains property record files, permit files and retrieves information from the files for the public and for division personnel.
• Meets with homeowners, architects, engineers, and contractors and their representatives to explain the code requirements.
• Assist the inspectors in the field as assigned.

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate to the position.

• High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in building planning, construction or closely related field; supplemented by five (5) years' experience as Building Inspector, Builder, Engineer, Architect or similar profession.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must possess (2) State of Florida Plans Examiner Standard Certifications, 1 & 2 Family Plans Examiner Certification, or have the ability to obtain the certifications within 2 years of hire. One of the two certifications must be the 1 & 2 Family Plans Examiner Standard Certification.
• Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System (ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System) and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment.

Note:

Applicants who apply for and exceed the minimum qualifications of the Plans Examiner I position will be considered for the Plans Examiner II position.

Plans Examiner II Salary $64,862.75 - $97,293.06

• High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in building planning, construction or closely related field; supplemented by five (5) years’ experience as Building Inspector, Builder, Engineer, Architect or similar profession.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must possess (4) State of Florida Plans Examiner Standard Certifications, or have the ability to obtain the certifications within 2 years of hire.
• Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System (ICS-100 Introduction and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction) within six (6) months of employment.

• Extensive knowledge of plans examining methods to determine compliance with various building codes, ordinances, laws, and/or state statutes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Skill in written communications for effective development and presentation of departmental reports and modifications to established codes and ordinances.
• Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile…