February 6, 2026 Structural Plans Examiner ($7,000 RECRUITMENT INCE...

Gold Coast Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A municipal employer in New York is seeking a Structural Plans Examiner to review structural plans and conduct inspections ensuring compliance with building codes. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and relevant certifications while possessing strong knowledge of construction procedures. This position offers a $7,000 recruitment incentive, providing opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment with a focus on community service and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.
• Possess required licenses and/or certifications needed for BORA certification.
• Must obtain valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire.
• Must possess or obtain BORA certifications within specified timelines.
• Must have valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work reviewing structural plans for compliance.
• Conduct field inspections of structural components.
• Provide customer service regarding construction codes and inspections.
• Investigate complaints of work performed without permits and document violations.
• Assist in prosecution preparations and represent the City at hearings.
• Provide superior customer service and respond to inquiries regarding codes, plan reviews and inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of Florida Building Code

Ability to perform structural field inspections

Customer service skills

Technical writing skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Construction plans

Building codes

Job description

The City of Sunrise is now offering a $7,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS to internal and external candidates who successfully complete the hiring process for this position.

Please visit the City website and apply on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunrisefl/jobs/5116179/structural-plans-examiner-7-000-recruitment-incentive-bonus

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We’re committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every‑other‑Friday‑off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well‑being.

NATURE OF WORK

Under supervision of the Chief Structural Inspector, performs technical work associated with the reviewing of structural plans to assure compliance with the Florida Building Code, City of Sunrise Ordinances, and other applicable codes. As required, an incumbent in this classification performs structural field inspections as needed and a variety of other duties associated with enforcement of the Florida Building Code (FBC).

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs tasks outlined below under the direction of the Chief Structural Inspector and/or Building Official, within the defined political boundaries of the City of Sunrise or other areas only as permitted by inter‑local agreement.
• Performs plan reviews of buildings and structures in accordance with the FBC and the Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code and other Codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs field inspections of all structural discipline related components, including work and materials, used or installed in new construction, additions, alterations, or repairs as outlined in the Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code.
• May issue a stop work order under the direction of the Chief Structural Inspector and/or Building Official whenever work is being done in violation of the provisions of the Code or is being performed in a manner that would create a hazard to life or property.
• May issue an Unsafe Structure order under the direction of the Building Official whenever the situation arises.
• Investigates complaints of work performed without the required permits and document any violations found.
• Assists in the preparation for prosecution of code violators and represents the City at Special Magistrate hearings.
• Provides superior customer service and correspondences with property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers who request information regarding the Codes in effect, plan review comments, and/or inspections that have been or will be performed.
• Answers technical questions concerning the Florida Building Code for field structural inspectors, depending on area of expertise.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.
PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

Please upload copies of all required certifications

Required certifications and licenses must be kept current to continue employment in this position.

EXPERIENCE

To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Plans Examiner, such person shall hold the required licenses and/or certifications needed to be certified by Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) as a Structural Plans Examiner.

Such person shall be a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested and having practiced for a minimum of five (5) years within the State of Florida, two (2) years of which shall have been within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) or by passing the Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) HVHZ exam.

OR

Such person must possess a current license as a General Contractor with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the structural discipline with that license of which, two (2) years shall have been within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) or by passing the Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) HVHZ exam.

In addition, such person shall be a Standard Building Inspector and appointed as such, for a minimum of one (1) year by an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida.

AND

• Possess a current active license issued by the State of Florida, Building Code and Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Standard Building Plans Examiner and Standard Building Inspector. (Architects and Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification only.)
• Possess a current Certificate of Competency or a Professional Engineer or Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities:
• Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades.
• Miami‑Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board.
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulations as an Architect.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a current certification as a Structural Plans Examiner and Structural Inspector issued by BORA.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire.

NOTE:
Structural Plans Examiners and Inspectors shall be required to obtain a Reinforced Unit Masonry certification within two (2) years from their initial BORA certification date.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: (Trainees Only)

To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Plans Examiner (Trainee), such person shall be certified by the Building Code and Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Standard Building Inspector and such person must hold the required licenses and/or certifications and experience needed to also be certified by BORA as a Structural Inspector.

AND

Possess a current license as a General Contractor with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the structural discipline with that license of which, two years shall have been within the HVHZ or by‑passing BORA’s HVHZ exam.
Serve as a Building Inspector for a minimum of one (1) year for an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida AND who complies with the requirements to be certified by BORA as a Structural Inspector.

OR

Be a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested and having practiced for a minimum of five (5) years within the State of Florida, two (2) years of which shall have been within the HVHZ or by passing the BORA HVHZ exam.

AND ALL REQUIREMENTS BELOW

• Possess a current Certificate of Competency or a Professional Engineer license or Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities:
• Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades.
• Miami‑Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board.
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulations as an Architect.
• Must obtain a 120-Day Temporary Provisional certification as a Structural Plans Examiner from BORA within ninety (90) days from date of employment.
• Must obtain a Provisional Building Plans Examiner certificate of licensure from the State of Florida (BCAIB) within one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment/promotion. (Architects and Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification only.)
• Must obtain a Provisional certification as a Structural Plans Examiner from BORA within one hundred and twenty (120) days from date of employment.
• Must obtain a Standard Building Plans Examiner license from the State of Florida (BCAIB) within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment.
• Must obtain a Standard Structural Plans Examiner certification from BORA within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment.

NOTE:

The City will reimburse application fees for the required licenses and certifications upon successful acquisition of all required certification/license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in various environments including the office when providing plan review, as well as in the field when conducting indoor and outdoor inspections, at various locations within the City.
Shifts and work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to: varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions.
May be required to perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Physical

Must have sufficient strength and agility to permit some lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching and climbing steps or ladders. Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time required
Ability to occasionally require to sit, climb or balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to operate a City issued motor vehicle, raising objects from lower to higher positions or moving horizontally from position‑to‑position.

Sensory
The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees from all City Departments/Divisions and the public.
Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of required structural inspections, procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, and methods and practices of construction used in the high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) areas of Florida.
• Thorough knowledge of the Florida Building Code and all other applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Thorough Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures of governing work that falls under the structural discipline.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate architectural and structural details of construction plans, and product approvals for compliance with all applicable Building Code, City Code, and other applicable requirements.
• Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans under workload deadline conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret construction diagrams, plans, and blueprints and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction and installation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple, high‑priority assignments.
• Ability to enforce code regulations professionally, firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Ability to operate a City‑issued lightweight motorized vehicle
• Ability to manage multiple, high‑priority assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, City officials, supervisors, co‑workers, other City employees, vendors, the general public and other outside organizations with the goal of fostering positive employee relations and employee morale.
• Ability to meet the public, and explain and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially, sometimes in stressful or emotional situations.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and use tact and independent judgement to address escalated situations.
• Demonstrates a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity involving the public while demonstrating an understanding, consideration, and respect for cultural, religious and gender differences.
• Effective communications skills and proficiency with computer skills, grammar and composition are required.