Plans Examiner

Examples of Duties

• Performs plan review of commercial and residential construction plans submitted for permitting.
• Assigns inspections based on certifications held by the employee.
• Advises owners and contractors on the provisions of the codes and ordinances governing construction and on modifications necessary to meet requirements.
• Advises owners and contractors on FEMA rules regarding construction in special flood hazard areas.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications for building code compliance.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• College or vocational training in building construction, mechanical installation, electrical installation, or plumbing installation (Preferred).
• A minimum of four (4) years as an inspector, plans examiner, engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge.
• Must have hands-on experience in the specific trades and/or disciplines required for the position.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in all phases of building construction possible faults and defects and corrective procedures.
• Knowledge of state, regional, and national construction codes.
• Ability to gain knowledge of local ordinances, department and county policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications efficiently, and to compare with work in progress during inspections.
• Ability to make independent technical judgment decisions within existing policy guidelines.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, owners, contractors, and other interested parties.
• Ability to create and maintain the necessary filing systems for proper internal control.
• Ability to participate in procedures and provide technical input to advisory groups.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting most of the day.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and balancing.
• Simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing.
• Requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.

Salary Disclosure

• Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Veterans' Preference

• Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.