Building Inspector II - Plans Reviewer

This position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating residential and commercial building plans for compliance with local ordinances and state codes. It inspects structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction to enforce compliance with established building codes and City ordinances. Work is performed under general supervision.

This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.

Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply.

 Primary Duties:

• Examines and reviews construction documents (plans, specifications, etc.) for conformity with applicable Americans with Disability (ADA), building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes.
• Prepares plan review summaries that clearly state design deficiency, citing the related ordinance or code by section. Performs systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction to ensure compliance with all applicable City, state, and federal codes and regulatory requirements in the structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades.
• Verifies compliance with approved building permits, plans, and specifications; and reviews and approves workmanship of completed projects.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, developers, property owners, homeowner associations, and department administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses.
• Meets with affected parties regarding inspection results; makes recommendations for changes necessary to achieve compliance; and follows up to verify that corrections have been made to comply with codes.
• Issues violation notices and stop work orders; prepares cases for prosecution in the event of non-compliance; and testifies in court as necessary.
• Communicates with the Building Official on structural problems, code issues, or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
• Inspects and reports on unsafe buildings.
• Approves the issuance of building permits in the absence of the Building Official.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of inspections and findings.
• Inputs and retrieves data in permit database software through office work station or mobile devices.
• Attends meetings, training, continuing education classes, or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills and to maintain required certifications.
• Provides friendly, professional support to other City departments.
• Provides excellent customer service, communicating effectively and courteously with the public and business community.
• Handles special projects for the Building Official.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma/GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of closely related experience.
• Prefer a related technical degree.
• Florida state certification and licensure as a Standard Plans Examiner in Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
• Florida state certification and licensure as a Standard Inspector in Building. Prefer additional licenses in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
• Valid Florida Driver's License

In some cases, an equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience is in a relevant and related field.

 Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions:

• Continual light work with occasional heavy work.
• Moderate lifting and carrying (20 pounds).
• Frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, and bending.
• Good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Good eyesight, hearing, and speech.
• Regular driving of vehicle. 

Work Environment  
 
Works in an environmentally controlled space to complete administrative tasks. Will intermittently work in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, and rain) for moderate periods of time and will be exposed to construction and water/wastewater site hazards, traffic, and moving machinery during site inspections.