Plans Reviewer I - Plumbing

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a Plans Examiner to review building plans and permits for compliance with state and local codes. You will interpret complex codes, review engineered drawings, and advise contractors, homeowners, and engineers on code requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience, plus the ability to obtain a provisional certification within 120 days and a standard license within two years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 4 years of related experience in building or plan review.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are required.
• Provisional Plans Examiner certification must be obtained within 120 days.
• Standard license must be obtained within 2 years from start.
• State and county code knowledge is essential, with continuing education as required.

Responsibilities

• Review permits, applications, and engineered plans for compliance with Florida Building Codes.
• Assess site development plans and ensure ADA/federal requirements are met.
• Interrogate plans for constructability and perform value engineering checks.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors, homeowners, and engineers.
• Enter plan review data into the county system and communicate findings to applicants.
• Interacts with customers in person or by phone to resolve code-related questions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Code interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years of related experience

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Review construction plans for building code compliance, local ordinances and state regulations in order to issue building permits for the construction or remodeling of buildings throughout the County.

• Examines and reviews permits, applications, engineered construction plans and specifications for buildings, residence dwellings and/or other structures to determine compliance with the provisions of the state building, mechanical, electrical, gas, irrigation and plumbing codes, and zoning ordinance for issuance of building permits.
• Reviews proposed engineered projects for compliance with FEMA regulations for building elevations and flood resistant construction methods and materials.
• Reviews site development plans for building construction type, accessibility, building separation and use.
• Reviews and approves engineer reports.
• Performs structural plan reviews for commercial type permit applications for compliance with current Florida Building Codes, Collier County Land Development Codes (if effected), and federal ADA/Handicap Regulations/Fair Housing Act Regulation; interacts with customers/clients by telephone or in person to discuss their plans, code violations, informational questions, procedural questions; meets with supervisor to discuss customer concerns, daily review schedules, and code compliance issues.
• Identifies any defects or inadequacies; prepares plan check correction reports; requires corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent county codes; and approves plans that comply.
• Reviews engineered plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering; attends and participates in pre-construction conferences as appropriate.
• Review corrections and changes submitted for plans that were rejected and revisions to plans that originally passed and already permitted; prepares and files code compliance reports.
• Arranges pre-application meetings; interprets code requirements for contractors, homeowners, engineers, architects, and attorneys; and assists with advising interested parties of updates and changes in the codes.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable state, County, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies, and procedures, as well as approved construction plans/specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and research code books, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed.
• Provides information and technical assistance concerning development plans, construction requirements, non-compliance issues, and related issues; meets with and discusses problem areas with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and property owners; recommends solutions to problems; and responds to questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Assists customers at front counter; performs customer service while attending to their needs; and informs customer of permit status.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and technical drawings; reviews same for compliance with applicable engineering codes, ordinances and regulations; and prepares energy calculations and fixture counts.
• Approves permits for construction; calculates and assesses proper fees for permits and/or inspections.
• Performs data entry functions by keying information into a computer system; retrieves, reviews, or modifies data in computer database; verifies accuracy of entered data; and makes corrections as appropriate.
• Retrieves list of the required inspections for builders and contractors.
• Enters required data about plans, review notes, and reasons for pass/fail status into a computer database; prints and mails form letters indicating, as per the code, the reason(s) for rejecting the submitted plans
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information/assistance from field inspectors, contractors, plan reviewers, architects, code enforcement, owners/builders, the public, employees, supervisors, or other individuals.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• May appear as an expert witness before the Code Enforcement Board.
• Performs other related duties as required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must obtain a Provisional Certification as a Plans Examiner from the Building Codes Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of date of hire for assigned trade(s).
• Must obtain a Standard License in assigned trade within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification.
• Must maintain State of Florida continuing education as required by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation related to maintenance of the Standard License.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.