Plans Examiner Supervisor

Salary : $81,046.00 - $113,464.00 Annually

Location : New Port Richey, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 12795-0125

Department : Building Construction Services

Division : Building Plan Review

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Range : $81,046.00 - $113,464.00

Pay Grade : P47 (Exempt position)

Salary Disclosure : Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PLANS EXAMINER SUPERVISOR!

The role of Plans Examiner Supervisor involves technical and supervisory work in the examination of construction plans for compliance with the County's building codes and related regulations. An employee allocated to this position reviews major construction plans for compliance with current building codes and supervises Plans Examiners for their review of construction plans.

Essential Job Functions

Examines proposed construction plans for compliance with building codes and related regulations. Examines proposed construction plans for compliance with the electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes. Interprets and explains codes and regulations to builders, contractors, homeowners, and other interested parties. Confers with contractors, engineers, and property owners regarding disapproved items in order to obtain plan changes necessary for approval. Approves or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with the code and related regulations. Keeps operational and plans examination records and makes verbal and written reports. Supervises training and work distribution of plans examination staff. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida Building Code and fire codes.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical details of construction plans against code requirements and accepted construction practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, contractors, architects, property owners, and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, train, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Ability to enforce regulations with firmness and tact.
• Ability to use a computer.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS : Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires operation of a motor vehicle. Requires walking, standing, and stooping.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Bachelor's' Degree in Architecture, Building Construction, or a related field and five (5) years experience as an architect, engineer, contractor, building inspector, plans examiner, or supervisor of construction in the building construction trades OR an Associate degree and seven (7) years of experience as an architect, engineer, contractor, building inspector, plans examiner, or supervisor of construction in the building construction trades OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience as an architect, engineer, contractor, building inspector, plans examiner, or supervisor of construction in the building construction trades. Four (4) years of experience in the capacity of a building inspector or plans examiner. Three (3) years of supervisory experience required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Standard Certification in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, as a Building Plans Examiner required.

ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include :

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

Which best describes the years of experience you have as an architect, engineer, contractor, building inspector, plans examiner, or supervisor of construction in the building construction trades?

Which best describes the years of experience you have as a building inspector or plans examiner?

Which best describes the years of supervisory experience you have as required for this position?

Are you certified as a Standard Building Plans Examiner issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes?

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

How did you hear about this position?

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

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Salary : $81,046 - $113,464