Plans Reviewer I - Structural

Job Summary

Review construction plans for building code compliance, local ordinances and state regulations in order to issue building permits for the construction or remodeling of buildings throughout the County.

Essential Functions

• Examines and reviews permits, applications, engineered construction plans and specifications for buildings, residence dwellings and/or other structures to determine compliance with the provisions of the state building, mechanical, electrical, gas, irrigation and plumbing codes, and zoning ordinance for issuance of building permits.
• Reviews proposed engineered projects for compliance with FEMA regulations for building elevations and flood resistant construction methods and materials.
• Reviews site development plans for building construction type, accessibility, building separation and use.
• Reviews and approves engineer reports.
• Performs structural plan reviews for commercial type permit applications for compliance with current Florida Building Codes, Collier County Land Development Codes (if effected), and federal ADA/Handicap Regulations/Fair Housing Act Regulation; interacts with customers/clients by telephone or in person to discuss their plans, code violations, informational questions, procedural questions; meets with supervisor to discuss customer concerns, daily review schedules, and code compliance issues.
• Identifies any defects or inadequacies; prepares plan check correction reports; requires corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent county codes; and approves plans that comply.
• Reviews engineered plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering; attends and participates in pre-construction conferences as appropriate.
• Review corrections and changes submitted for plans that were rejected and revisions to plans that originally passed and already permitted; prepares and files code compliance reports.
• Arranges pre-application meetings; interprets code requirements for contractors, homeowners, engineers, architects, and attorneys; and assists with advising interested parties of updates and changes in the codes.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable state, County, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies, and procedures, as well as approved construction plans/specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and research code books, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed.
• Provides information and technical assistance concerning development plans, construction requirements, non-compliance issues, and related issues; meets with and discusses problem areas with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and property owners; recommends solutions to problems; and responds to questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Assists customers at front counter; performs customer service while attending to their needs; and informs customer of permit status.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and technical drawings; reviews same for compliance with applicable engineering codes, ordinances and regulations; and prepares energy calculations and fixture counts.
• Approves permits for construction; calculates and assesses proper fees for permits and/or inspections.
• Performs data entry functions by keying information into a computer system; retrieves, reviews, or modifies data in computer database; verifies accuracy of entered data; and makes corrections as appropriate.
• Retrieves list of the required inspections for builders and contractors.
• Enters required data about plans, review notes, and reasons for pass/fail status into a computer database; prints and mails form letters indicating, as per the code, the reason(s) for rejecting the submitted plans
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information/assistance from field inspectors, contractors, plan reviewers, architects, code enforcement, owners/builders, the public, employees, supervisors, or other individuals.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.

• May appear as an expert witness before the Code Enforcement Board.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of related experience in the field of construction or related field, general engineering for building structures and building systems, examining engineering building plans, building code inspection, corresponding to the certification category sought.
• Fingerprinting required.

• Must obtain a Provisional Certification as a Plans Examiner from the Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of the date of hire for assigned trade(s).
• Must obtain and maintain a Standard License in assigned trade within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification, and maintain State continuing education as required by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.