Casual Labor Plans Examiner-Inspector II

General Description

**This is an ON-CALL CASUAL LABOR position. No set schedule and hours per week are not guaranteed. **

The Casual Labor Plans Examiner-Inspector II performs highly skilled technical work reviewing permit application documents or inspecting building construction, demolition, alterations, and repairs to determine code compliance. Reviews construction documents or performs inspections to ensure code compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ensures compliance with ordinances, and laws; is self-sufficient and consistent in performing job duties. Regularly interacts with property owners, contractors, and the public. Provides a high level of customer service.

Essential Functions

• Reviews building plans and discusses possible problem areas with builders, owners, and designers.
• Interacts and meets with the public, builders, owners, and designers to discuss possible problem areas.
• Maintains records and prepares routine reports.
• Leads and/or attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Four (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.
• Combination of postsecondary education in the field of construction, building experience which totals three (3) years, with at least one (1) year of total experience in construction, building code inspection, or plans review.
• Combination of technical education in the field of construction or a related field and experience which totals three (3) years, with at least one (1) year of total experience in construction, building code inspection, or plans review.

• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Must have strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must hold two (2) Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) certifications as standard plans examiner and /or inspector certifications in either Building, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical; or hold Residential Inspector and Residential Plans Examiner

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent climbing, balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and educationshown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.