Civil Plans Examiner

City of Newberry; Newberry (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

FRS retirement

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The City of Newberry is seeking an experienced Civil Plans Examiner to review civil site-development and infrastructure plans for compliance with local codes and state and federal requirements. You will collaborate with Community Development and Utilities & Public Works to guide projects from plan review through construction approval.

Reporting to the Community Development Director and Utilities & Public Works Director, you’ll work with developers, engineers, and city staff to ensure proposed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in utility, site development, civil construction design, utility or site-plan review, and/or utility or roadway inspection-related duties.
• Valid Florida driver's license, or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• A comparable combination of relevant training, education, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review site-development plans for compliance with City codes and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate civil infrastructure elements such as stormwater, drainage, roadways, and utility services.
• Coordinate the Development Application Review Team (DART) process and support plats through City review and approval.
• Communicate review comments and code guidance to developers, engineers, contractors, property owners, City departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate plan-review records and determine required inspections to support compliant construction.

Skills

Civil plans review

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Florida driver's license

Tools

Bluebeam

CAD software

GIS tools

Permitting databases

Job description

Starting pay is generally at or near the minimum of the range. A higher starting rate may be considered for candidates whose relevant experience, education, or specialized qualifications significantly exceed the position’s minimum requirements. Starting pay also considers internal equity and available funding. The posted range represents the full pay range for the position, rather than the expected starting salary.

The City of Newberry seeks an experienced, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional to serve as its Civil Plans Examiner. In this role, you’ll play a central role in supporting responsible growth, reliable public infrastructure, and safe construction throughout the community.

Serving the Community Development and Utilities and Public Works functions of the City, you’ll review civil site-development and infrastructure plans for compliance with City land development, subdivision, stormwater, roadway, utility-service, and applicable state and federal requirements.

Reporting jointly to the Community Development Director and the Utilities and Public Works Director, you’ll work with developers, engineers, contractors, property owners, residents, City departments, and regulatory agencies to guide projects from plan review through site-construction approval.

Why Newberry?

Our Culture

At Newberry, people matter. We believe our greatest asset is our employees, and we've built a culture where collaboration is valued, innovation is encouraged, and every employee has an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Guided by our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Leadership, and Superior Service (TRAILS), we're committed to delivering exceptional service while preserving the small-town character that makes Newberry unique.

Our Growth

Newberry is growing—and you’ll help ensure that growth is well planned, well built, and supported by reliable public infrastructure.

As the Civil Plans Examiner, you’ll review development plans for stormwater systems, drainage, roadways, utilities, subdivision improvements, plats, and related site-construction documentation. You’ll work closely with Community Development and Utilities & Public Works to help ensure new development is compatible with the City’s infrastructure and meets applicable requirements.

Utilities & Public Works helps provide and maintain the essential services and infrastructure Newberry residents depend on, including electric, water, wastewater, streets, roads, and stormwater systems. Your work will help ensure that development projects are designed with those systems in mind.

Every review you perform will help protect public health and safety, preserve City infrastructure, support dependable utility service, and maintain the quality of life that makes Newberry unique.

Explore current and proposed development projects:
Interactive Development Projects Dashboard

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in utility, site development, civil construction design, utility or site-plan review, and/or utility or roadway inspection-related duties.
• Valid Florida driver's license, or ability to obtainwithin thirty (30) days of hire.
• A comparable combination of relevant training, education, and experience may be considered.

Preferred

• Experience with municipal government plan review or permitting systems.
• Experience reviewing civil site-development plans, including stormwater, drainage, roadways, utilities, subdivision improvements, plats, or related construction documentation.
• Experience using permitting databases, GIS tools, and digital record systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting site plans, blueprints, surveys, and technical reports.
• Experience with Bluebeam and/or CAD software.

Key Responsibilities

• Review site-development plans, plats, and related construction documents for compliance with City codes and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate civil infrastructure elements such as stormwater, drainage, roadways, and utility services.
• Coordinate the Development Application Review Team (DART) process and support plats through City review and approval.
• Communicate review comments and code guidance to developers, engineers, contractors, property owners, City departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate plan-review records and determine required inspections to support compliant construction.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional field work and development site visits, which may involve exposure to weather conditions and uneven terrain.

Employees in this classification may be required to report and carry out assigned duties during declared emergencies. This may include extended hours, response under short notice, and service in coordination with other departments and agencies to ensure the safety and resiliency of the community.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Perform light physical work, including occasionally lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 20 pounds and frequently lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Sustain prolonged periods of concentration, visual review of plans, and computer use.
• Communicate effectively in English with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Differentiate between colors and interpret technical information, including plans, maps, and related construction documents.
• Conduct outdoor site visits that may involve exposure to weather conditions and uneven terrain.

Learn More about Newberry

City Website

Community Development Department

Utilities Department

Public Works Department

Employment Information

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work requirements. The City of Newberry reserves the right to assign, modify, or reassign duties as operational needs require. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties, including work in other areas to provide coverage, address peak workloads, or support City operations.

The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Eligible veterans and eligible spouses may receive preference in accordance with Florida law.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, including background screening, employment verification, and any other screenings required by law or City policy.