Site Plans Reviewer I

Collier County, FL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County seeks a qualified plan reviewer to examine development plans, permits, and engineering drawings for compliance with Florida Building Codes, zoning, and accessibility standards. The ideal candidate will guide projects to safe, sustainable outcomes for the community.

The role requires interpreting complex regulations, collaborating with engineers, architects, and owners, and providing clear guidance on code requirements and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Candidates with no degree should have four additional years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Review permits, plans, and specs for compliance with Florida Building Codes and local regulations.
• Interpret code provisions and advise contractors, property owners, and architects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Code compliance

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

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.

Reviews and make recommendations on plans related to routine projects involving the design, review, and oversight of various construction and development projects to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards.

We are looking for an ideal candidate to make an impact on our community by putting your expertise to work reviewing development plans, guiding innovative projects, and ensuring they meet the standards that make our communities safe, sustainable, and thriving.

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identifies Vacations of Easement where such Vacations are required to go before the Board of County Commissioners.
• Performs engineering calculations that relate to water and wastewater; uses Excel spreadsheets to verify calculations and builds advance, automated calculators using formulas in Excel.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
• Certified Floodplain Management (CFM) is preferred.

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