Plans Examiner I/II - Building & Code Administration

County of Volusia; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Volusia in DeLand, Florida seeks a Plans Examiner I/II to review residential and commercial plans for code compliance, ensuring permits meet Florida Building Code and local ordinances. The role includes evaluating permit applications, providing plan review support for the Permit Center, and signing off walk-through permits as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a Standard Plans Examiner license with DBPR (or meet provisional requirements) and maintain a valid Florida driver’s

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code and related standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Review residential and commercial plans for code compliance.
• Issue or request information for building permit applications.
• Recommend code compliance actions and sign off on permits/inspections.
• Provide plan review support for the Permit Center and respond to related inquiries.

Skills

Florida Building Code knowledge

Plan review interpretation

Reading blueprints & plans

Code compliance guidance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

DBPR Standard Plans Examiner license

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking a Plans Examiner I/II for the Building & Code Administration division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida; and will be responsible for the examination of residential and commercial plans for code and ordinance compliance; to include, providing accurate and timely construction plan reviews for code compliance to support the construction industry, as well as, reviewing, accepting or requesting additional information for building permit applications based upon examination. The selected candidate must be able to make recommendations for code compliance, and also be proficient in providing plan review support for the Permit Center. The selected candidate will also review and sign off walk-thru permits, assist in code, ordinance, and inspection issues. This position requires a high level of professional customer service.

County Benefits

• Reviews construction plans and specifications for code and ordinance compliance.
• Reviews may include, but are not limited to: occupancy classification, minimum construction type, occupancy requirements, fire protection requirements, means of egress requirements, sprinkler requirements, rated fire assemblies, egress requirements, accessibility requirements etc.
• Approves or rejects building permits based on examination. Examinations for code compliance may include but are not limited to the Florida Building Code, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Resistance Directory, International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Reports, Florida Statutes and all local codes and ordinances pertinent to residential construction.
• May make recommendation for code compliance.
• Explanation of proper application of State Codes, State Statutes and local codes and ordinances for architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and general public.
• May conduct both job site and office meetings with engineers, architects, contractors and owners and effectively communicate proper code applications and permit requirements.
• May be required to do field building inspections as needed.
• Keeps current regarding new legislation concerning building and construction codes.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Plans Examiner I/II: All Assignments

*Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

*Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner License(s) with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.

Plans Examiner I:

($27.76 - $51.34 hourly; dependent upon certifications possessed and experience)

Graduation from high school or possession of GED. Must possess a minimum of one (1) Standard Plans Examiner license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Residential Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609.

OR

Must have the ability to and obtain one (1) Provisional Plans Examiner license n as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical or Residential Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609 within six (6) months from date of hire and, as a condition of continued employment, must obtain DBPR Standard Plans Examiner license within twelve (12) months from the approval date of the Provisional license.

Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner license(s) with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire and maintain thereafter.

Plans ExaminerII:

($29.12 - $53.91 Hourly; dependent upon licenses possessed and experience)

Graduation from high school or possession of GED. Must possess a minimum of three (3) Standard Plans Examiner license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609. a Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate may count in lieu of one of the Standard Plans Examiner Licenses

OR

Must possess a DBPR Standard Residential Plans license and one (1) additional Standard Plans Examiner license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical Plans Examiner with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609.

Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner license(s) with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire and maintain thereafter

The preferred candidate, having met the requirements, will have a Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate.

• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of materials and methods used in building construction, and general practices employed in building construction.
• Knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements, Coastal Construction requirements, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-10, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Resistance Directory, International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Reports and Florida Statutes.
• Ability to read and comprehend all types of construction plans and blueprints.
• Ability to properly apply State Statutes, local codes and ordinances to residential and commercial projects pertinent to the various types of construction administered by the Building Division.
• Ability to properly apply local codes and ordinances to complex residential and commercial projects pertinent to the various types of construction administered by Building Division.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands: Light work which may require walking or standing to a significant degree. May be required to climb, balance, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering; talking by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hearing by perceiving nature of sounds by ear; seeing impressions through the eyes. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Ability to lift, push and pull up to 15 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Both inside and outside work.
Mental Demands: Mathematical ability dealing with geometry, algebra and shop math. Reading technical and legal statutes, manuals, procedures, literature related to field of expertise; maps, layouts, plans and blueprints; memos, reports, abstracts and summaries. Writing clearly and concisely relaying information, data, details and opinions. Speaking extemporaneously on variety of subjects.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.