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 specifications 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, non-structural, 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.
• Assists the inspectors in the field as assigned.

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

$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 to the Incident Command System 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 the 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 machines.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects and property owners.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

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