Building Plans Examiner

Job Summary

This is a technical level and essential personnel position. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex professional and administrative work, in the Building Department. Under supervision of the Building Official, this position performs technical work associated with the reviewing of structural plans to assure compliance with the Florida Building Code, occasionally performing structural field inspections, and a variety of other duties associated with enforcement of the Florida Building Code.

Reports to: The Building Official

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

• Reviews construction plans and inspects construction projects, ordering changes as necessary, so as to enforce the Florida Building Code and related Town ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new construction, alterations, repairs and materials used.
• Receives and reviews applications and plans; answers inquiries and furnishes information pertaining to building codes.
• Confers with developers and others concerning permit and code requirements.
• Assists Building Official in interpreting provisions of the Florida Building Code.
• Assists in performing inspections as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining records and required reports.
• Attends meetings of various governing boards, as necessary.
• Performs other related work as required.
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required supplemented by ten (10) years of related experience as a licensed General Contractor, five (5) years of which shall have been in the field within the jurisdiction of the Florida Building Code and five (5) years as a Building Inspector and Plans Examiner with, at least, two (2) years of High-Rise experience or other appropriate qualification as outlined in the code.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida Building Plans Examiner and Structural Building Inspector certification required.
• General Contractor’s license is required.
• It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
  
  

Requirements

• Must be a non-smoker.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• A valid State of Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record at time of appointment. This must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must complete a background investigation which includes a national criminal history search, driver’s license history check, and a drug screening.