Plans Examiner-Inspector ; Building

Position: Plans Examiner-Inspector I (Building)
Location: Lecanto

Salary: $34.29 Hourly
Location : Citrus County, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-02349
Department: Growth Management
Division: Building
Opening Date: 10/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

Plans Examiner-Inspector I performs highly skilled technical work reviewing permit application documents or inspecting building construction, demolition, alterations, and repairs to determine code compliance within the BUILDING discipline. Reviews construction documents or performs inspections to ensure code compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ensures compliance with ordinances, and laws; is self-sufficient and consistent in performing job duties. Regularly interacts with property owners, contractors, and the public.

Provides a high level of customer service.

The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Essential Functions

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs inspections of buildings and structures under construction and demolition including, but not limited to, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and other systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and laws.
• Reviews building plans and discusses possible problem areas with builders, owners, and designers.
• Interacts and meets with the public, builders, owners, and designers to discuss possible problem areas.
• Investigates timely complaints of misapplication and/or fraudulence and initiates corrective action when necessary.
• Maintains records and prepares routine reports.
• Leads and/or attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction or a related field, building code inspection, or plans review corresponding to the certification category sought.
• Combination of postsecondary education in the field of construction, building experience which totals three (3) years, with at least one (1) year of total experience in construction, building code inspection, or plans review.
• Combination of technical education in the field of construction or a related field and experience which totals three (3) years, with at least one (1) year of total experience in construction, building code inspection, or plans review.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Must have strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) certification as a construction inspector/plans examiner in BUILDING.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c:
    Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b:
    An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent climbing, balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and…