Plans Examiner

About the role

The City of Greenacres seeks a qualified individual to perform technical work in plan and specification review to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code, City ordinances, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews permit applications, site plans, construction plans, and relevant documentation for compliance with the applicable provisions of the Florida Building Code, the City of Greenacres codes, and related regulations.
• Inspects work according to approved plans, equipment, and components for conformance with laws and ordinances, and technical conformance with local, state and federal codes/ordinances for model standard building codes; makes recommendations for local requirements.
• Sets up and operates inspection equipment and instruments to measure and inspect building components, systems, and structures.
• Ensures that the contractor or authorized representative has secured applicable permits prior to making inspections.
• Interacts with the general public regarding inspection procedures and requirements.
• Prepares reports, inputs data entry of inspections, notes, completion dates, stop work orders and maintains records of work performed.
• Issues stop work orders; recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards.
• Stays informed of code changes affecting building system installations.
• Appears before the Special Magistrate to present testimony and evidence pertaining to violations, as applicable.
• Maintains a current knowledge of building codes and regulations governing the construction industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must submit to a post-offer physical examination. The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.
• Please upload the following documents to the application: H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate, College Diploma (if applicable), Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable), Military DD214 Form (if applicable), Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable).

Skills

• Building construction methods and practices.
• Building plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Municipal ordinances, policies, procedures, and directives.
• Florida Statutes Chapter 162.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
• Computer software including internet, licensing and certification record keeping.
• Customer service practices and procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar and arithmetic.
• Codes and regulations governing the construction industry.

Benefits

The City of Greenacres provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to retirement plan(s), paid vacation, sick leave, thirteen (13) paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.