Building Plans Reviewer
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Environmental & Urban Planning
Building Plans Reviewer
Leon County Government offers an extensive benefit package for full time employees. Executive level employee benefits are determined through contract negotiations. Below are some of the highlights.
- Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial
- State of Florida Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions
- Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement
- Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000
- Annual Leave Accrual
- Sick Leave Accrual
- 3 Personal Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loans At Work Program
General Description of Duties:
Submitted applications for conformity to state-mandated construction codes and Leon County ordinances. Work also involves assisting the building and development community in obtaining building permits in an expeditious and courteous manner, and assisting customers with questions and interpretations associated with the implementation of the Florida Building Code. The job duties consist of a variety of complex tasks requiring decision-making that reflects a thorough knowledge of the technical codes.
Also, duties consist of working through situations that are multi-faceted and require significant problem-solving skills. Most duties are performed in accordance with established procedures and regulations with little supervisory review. An employee must exercise independent judgment when using performance-based technical codes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of building, energy, accessibility & pool codes. Knowledge of civil engineering. Knowledge of structural engineering. Knowledge of architecture. Skill in drafting. Knowledge of statutes pertaining to the building. Knowledge of math (basic and advanced). Knowledge of construction documents, specification layout, and map reading. Ability to interpret and enforce codes. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Knowledge of computers and software for the entry and tracking of permitting and inspection data.
Ability to read blueprints and contour maps. Routine use of fractional and percent calculations, as well as basic math to calculate fees.
Complexity of Work:
Duties consist of a variety of complex tasks requiring decision making that reflects thorough knowledge of the technical codes. Also, duties consist of working through situations that are multi-faceted and require significant problem-solving skills. Most duties are performed in accordance with established procedures and regulations with little supervisory review. An employee must exercise judgment when using performance based technical codes.
Supervision Received:
This position's duties are generally defined and require significant independent judgment how to accomplish the work. The position seldom receives guidance from supervisor and/or lead co-worker.
Supervision of Others:
This position is non-supervisory.
Internal and External Customer Contact:
Internal and external contact, including the public, for verifying project consistency, addressing technical issues and questions, permitting submittal and processing, plat verification, historical information and parcel data, status updates, et cetera.
Equipment and Tools Used:
Personal computer; word processing software; database software; spreadsheet software; specialized software such as App Xtender, Project Dox, PETS, FLA/Res (residential energy efficiency program), FLA/Com (commercial energy efficiency program), wind analysis program, BEAM Analysis (wood, steel, and engineered wood beam programs); adding machine and basic calculator; scientific calculator; copier; plotter; scanner; vehicle or light truck are tools and equipment used in this position.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Most work is performed inside seated in a chair at a desk. Work involves mostly sitting, standing, and walking.
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