Plans Examiner

Plans Examiner

ISSUE DATE: 03/07/2025

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

ELIGIBILITY: Internal & External

LOCATION: Building Services

Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt Vacancy

Anticipated Hiring Range: $27.38 - $43.03

If you have any issues with the application system, please contact Workbright's customer service department at (844) 458-0173

DEFINITION:

It is the responsibility of the plans examiner to conduct review of construction plans submitted in the permit application to assure compliance with the Florida Building Code and any applicable local technical amendment to the Florida Building Code. The review of construction plans must be done by a person licensed in the appropriate plans examiner category as defined in s. 468.603. The plans examiner's responsibilities must be performed under the supervision and authority of the building official. Under general supervision, the position performs advanced technical work while assisting the Building Official and Assistant Building Official in examining building plans for the Building Services Division. Principal function involves plan review for commercial and residential structures. The position plays a positive and supportive role as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing permitting and inspection services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Not all-inclusive):

Reviews all commercial and residential development plans from the point of submission to assure compliance with the Florida Building Code. Ensures adequate coordination of plan review and building inspections with other applicable codes and laws. Performs code analysis and consultations with architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, Building Official, city employees, and the general public. Performs inspections of complicated structures and unsafe buildings and recommends corrective action as required. Issues Stop Work orders as necessary in accordance with agency procedures as required. Keeps abreast of new legislation concerning building and construction codes. Attends Conferences and meetings of State and local construction-related organizations.

NOTE: This list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must obtain the Building Plans Examiner - Provisional License within 120 days of hire and obtain a standard certificate within a year.

Please use the resume tab to upload all required licenses and your High School Diploma/GED equivalent with your application before the job posting closes.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Requires a driver's license valid in the State of Florida.

BENEFITS: Full City benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid employee health/dental, accrued vacation, birthday day off, sick leave, and more.

Veteran Preference in appointment will be given to those eligible.

In order to be eligible for Veteran Preference, you must furnish a Department of Defense document, commonly known as form DD-214 (Member 4 Copy recommended) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the DVA, listing military status, dates of service and discharge type PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE OF THE JOB POSTING. Please redact social security number and date of birth information from all documents submitted.

In addition, the disabled veteran shall also furnish a document from the Department of Defense, the DVA, or the Department certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability

If you require accommodation because of a disability to participate in the application/selection process, you must notify the Human Resources Department at 386-878-8750 at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) prior to the meeting or activity.

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