Department:

Planning and Development Services

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Our Planning & Development Services department is seeking a Building Plans Examiner, capable of reviewing construction plans, blueprints, and site plans; helping to ensure compliance with building and safety codes. This role requires experience with ordinances and knowledge of construction principles. Strong customer service skills are essential as this role works closely with contractors, developers, design professionals, property owners, and the public!

Depending upon your skills and experience this position's starting pay ranges from $25.70 (Level I) up to $33.00 (Level II), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are opportunities for advancement! Apply today to take the first step towards a stable career, known for its impact on our community for both guests and residents alike!

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Provide a skilled review of residential, commercial, and miscellaneous construction to ensure compliance with established building codes and regulations. 
• Approve and/or deny various permits and ensure the accurate recording of all permits issued. 
• Consult all applicable professional and official manuals, references, and code books in researching plan compliance (i.e., all construction disciplines, safety codes, fire resistance, hurricane resistance, energy codes, zoning regulations, state statutes, etc.).  
• Partner with contractors, developers, design professionals, or property owners to provide recommendations for corrections/modifications before issuance of applicable permitting.
• Communicate information to contractors, developers, engineers, architects, owners, and the public concerning building practices, building codes, and permitting requirements. 
• Maintain an excellent customer service standard in answering questions for the public on building issues, codes, and ordinances and interface positively with peers, co-workers, and other customers across the enterprise.
• Perform reports and records maintenance duties (i.e.: applications, rejection reports, projects completed, production reports, and case studies). 
• Determine inspections required to bring about compliance and for permit issuance.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

• This position is in-office! Enjoy the AC, with the benefit of partners available to review the plans with you and answer any questions you may have!

About You

To thrive in this position, you must have -

Building Plans Examiner I

• High School Diploma or its equivalent -AND- Four (4) years (or more) of experience in applicable construction trade (Building – Structural) or related field inspection or plans review. 
• -OR- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent courses from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Fire Administration, Building Construction/Inspection, or related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience with at least one year of field construction.
• Valid Provisional License as a Building Plans Examiner -OR- be willing to obtain within 120 days of hire. (We can help with this!)
• Valid Standard Building Plans Examiner license -OR- be willing to obtain a Standard Building Plans Examiner license before the expiration of the Provisional License (within one year of issuance of Provisional License). (We can help with this, too!)
• Valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.

Building Plans Examiner II

• High School Diploma or its equivalent -AND- Three (3) years of experience performing plans reviews and/or inspections.
• Valid Standard Building Plans Examiner License -AND- One of the following licenses: Building Inspector License, Mechanical Commercial Inspector license, Plumbing Commercial Inspector License, Electrical Inspector License, Residential Plans Examiner License, or Fire Safety Inspector I.
• Valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

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