Plans Examiner II, III - Plumbing / Mechanical / Development Services / Building #9416

City of Cape Coral; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness center

Pension plan

Life and long-term disability

Vision and dental plans

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Cape Coral is seeking a Plans Examiner to review residential, commercial and miscellaneous construction plans for the Department of Community Development. The role ensures compliance with building, fire and zoning codes and maintains required certifications.

Preferred candidates hold Florida Plans Examiner certifications or ICC equivalents, with 2+ years of inspections or plan review experience and ability to obtain Florida certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Florida Plans Examiner license or eligible for reciprocity.
• Appropriate Plans Examiner certifications preferred (ICC or state).
• Experience in plans review and inspections a must.

Responsibilities

• Reviews residential, commercial, and miscellaneous construction plans for the Department of Community Development.
• Maintains necessary certifications and provides support for Building or Development Services.
• Ensures compliance with established building, fire and zoning codes and regulations.
• Interprets architectural drawings, maps, schematics, and site documentation.
• Reviews and approves/denies permits and records all approved permits.
• Other related duties.

Skills

Plans examination

Building inspection

Code compliance

Plan review

Licensing

Education

High School Diploma

Plans Examiner license (DBPR)

ICC Certification

Job description

About Us

The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in construction industry design, plan review, and inspection field duties.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
• Plans Examiner II ($67,308.80 Min - $105,372.80 Max) - One (1) Plans Examiner license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations and one (1) Plans Examiner or Building Inspector license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, any discipline the area of which is determined by business need.
• Plans Examiner III ($70,699.20 Min - $110,635.20 Max) - One (1) Plans Examiner license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations and two (2) or more Plans Examiner or Building Inspector licenses issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, any discipline the area of which is determined by business need

Preferred Qualifications

• Current State of Florida Mechanical Inspector, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Inspector, or Plumbing Plans Examiner certification; or equivalent ICC certification with the ability to obtain Florida certification through reciprocity preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience actively performing plumbing and/or mechanical inspections and/or plan review services for a local jurisdiction, private provider, or similar code enforcement entity preferred.
• Dual certification in both the plumbing and mechanical disciplines preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews residential, commercial, and miscellaneous construction and project plans for the Department of Community Development.
• Position provides support for Building or Development Services and maintains necessary certifications according to division of assignment.
• Employees in this class are responsible for ensuring compliance with established standard building, fire and/or zoning codes and regulations.
• Incumbents possess a broad background in general construction practices that provides solid knowledge of inspecting structures, reviewing plans, and interpreting various forms of site documentation, i.e., architectural drawings, maps, schematics, engineering designs.
• Position is responsible for review and approval/denial of various permits, and the accurate recording of all approved permits.
• Other related duties.

An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace