Plans Examiner I/II - Building & Code Administration

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Fl 32720, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 23-00697

Department : Growth and Resource Management

Division : Building & Code Administration

Opening Date : 06 / 24 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Plans Examiner I / II for the Building & Code Administration division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida; and will be responsible for the examination of residential and commercial plans for code and ordinance compliance; to include, providing accurate and timely construction plan reviews for code compliance to support the construction industry, as well as, reviewing, accepting or requesting additional information for building permit applications based upon examination. The selected candidate must be able to make recommendations for code compliance, and also be proficient in providing plan review support for the Permit Center. The selected candidate will also review and sign off walk-thru permits, assist in code, ordinance, and inspection issues. This position requires a high level of professional customer service.

County Benefits :

• This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice

Illustrative Duties

NOTE : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

Minimum Requirements

Plans Examiner I / II : All Assignments

Plans Examiner I :

26.95 - $49.37 hourly; dependent upon certifications possessed and experience)

Must possess a minimum of one (1) Standard Plans Examiner License as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Residential Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609.

Must have the ability to and obtain one (1) Provisional Plans Examiner License as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical or Residential Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609 within six (6) months from date of hire. and, as a condition of continued employment, must obtain DBPR Standard Plans Examiner License within twelve (12) months from the approval date of the Provisional License.

If you believe you are eligible for a provisional license, please follow the link below and complete the application. Do not submit the application to the Department of Business Regulation instead attach (upload) the provisional license application to your application with the County of Volusia. This will assist with verifying your eligibility for this position.

Plans Examiner II :

28.27 - $51.84 Hourly; dependent upon licenses possessed and experience)

Must possess a minimum of three (3) Standard Plans Examiner License as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609.

Must possess a DBPR Standard Residential Plans Examiner and one (1) additional Standard Plans Examiner License as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609.

Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner License(s) with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

ADA REQUIREMENTS :

Physical Demands : Light work which may require walking or standing to a significant degree. May be required to climb, balance, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering; talking by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hearing by perceiving nature of sounds by ear; seeing impressions through the eyes. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.

Environmental Demands : Both inside and outside work.

Mental Demands : Mathematical ability dealing with geometry, algebra and shop math. Reading technical and legal statutes, manuals, procedures, literature related to field of expertise; maps, layouts, plans and blueprints; memos, reports, abstracts and summaries. Writing clearly and concisely relaying information, data, details and opinions. Speaking extemporaneously on variety of subjects.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes :

HEALTH INSURANCE

RETIREMENT

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

PAID TIME OFF

HOLIDAYS

The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually :

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

NOTE : Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?

If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?

Select all the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Standard Licenses that you currently possess. Check all that apply.

If you indicated having valid DBPR certifications in the previous question, please indicate : 1.) The License Type, 2.) The License Number, and 3.) The License Expiration date. If you answered "No Licenses" please indicate N / A.

Do you understand per the Florida Statute 468.609 - you must meet the following eligibility requirement to qualify for a provisional license : Demonstrates 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.

If you believe you meet the four year eligibility requirement to obtain a DBPR inspector license and do not currently hold the required licenses, did you complete and attach the Provisional License application to your County of Volusia application?

I understand that if I do not attach the provisional license application to verify I am eligible, my application will be deemed incomplete.

Do you have experience working with the public?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous questions, please indicate the following :

1) the number of years,

2) position title

3) brief description of your experience and

4) the name of the agency / organization(s).

If you answered "No", please indicate N / A.

Have you ever worked as a temporary / lease employee for the County of Volusia?

If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department / division. If you answered "No", please indicate N / A.

Where did you hear about this position?

If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.

Required Question

Salary : $27 - $49