Plans Examiner

City Of Greenacres Building Inspector

The City of Greenacres' Compensation Plan allows for hiring at a maximum rate of up to 15% above the minimum range for the position based on education, experience and valid proof of certification(s) that are obtained through extensive program of study and training above the minimum requirements.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Greenacres. You must be able to meet the minimum following requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must submit to a post-offer physical examination. The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.

REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS:

• A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.

Please upload the following documents to the application:

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
• College Diploma (if applicable)
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)
• Military DD214 Form (if applicable)
• Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable)

Applications received without required attachments will be considered incomplete.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews permit applications, site plans, construction plans, and relevant documentation for compliance with the applicable provisions of the Florida Building Code, the City of Greenacres codes, and related regulations.
• Inspects work according to approved plans, equipment, and components for conformance with laws and ordinances, and technical conformance with local, state and federal codes/ordinances for model standard building codes; makes recommendations for local requirements.
• Ensures that the contractor or authorized representative has secured applicable permits prior to making inspections.
• Interacts with the general public regarding inspection procedures and requirements.
• Prepares reports, inputs data entry of inspections, notes, completion dates, stop work orders and maintains records of work performed.
• Issues stop work orders; recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards.
• Stays informed of code changes affecting building system installations.
• Appears before the Special Magistrate to present testimony and evidence pertaining to violations, as applicable.
• Monitors and obtains the appropriate type and amount of continuing education hours required for all certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Building construction methods and practices.
• Building plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Municipal ordinances, policies, procedures, and directives.
• Florida Statutes Chapter 162.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
• Computer software including internet, licensing and certification record keeping.
• Customer service practices and procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar and arithmetic.
• Codes and regulations governing the construction industry.

Ability to:

• Review construction plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications and related documents, and determine their conformance to all relevant codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Recognize and explain when plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications and related documents are not in conformance with specific codes, ordinances and standards.
• Consult with architects, engineers, building owners, contractors and others on regulatory and inspection matters.
• Understand and properly interpret various City codes and regulations.
• Exercise independent judgement.
• Deliver excellent customer service and handle complaints and conflict in a friendly, courteous and effective manner.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and files.
• Research of public records using local, state and federal resources.
• Follow safety rules and regulations of the Department and the City.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City departments, public agencies, and the general public.
• Support the City's Mission, Values, and Goals.

High School Diploma/G.E.D. supplemented with technical training in construction practices. Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management or closely related field is highly desirable. One of the equivalent combinations of relevant education, experience, and/or training to meet the minimum requirements below:

• Demonstrates four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction or a related field, building code inspection, or plans review corresponding to the certification category sought.
• Demonstrates a combination of postsecondary education in the field of construction, building experience which totals three (3) years, with at least one (1) year of such total being experience in construction, building code inspection, or plans review.
• Demonstrates a combination of technical education in the field of construction or a related field and experience which totals three (3) years, with at least one (1) year of such total being experience in construction, building code inspection, or plans review.
• Currently holds a standard certificate issued by the board or a fire safety inspector license issued pursuant to Chapter 633, F.S., has a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in inspection or plan review, and satisfactorily completes a building code inspector or plans examiner cross-training program that provides at least one hundred (100) hours of training in the certification category sought.
• Demonstrates a combination of the completion of an approved training program of at least two hundred (200) hours of training in the field of building code inspection or plan review and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in the field of building code inspection, plan review, fire code inspection and fire plans review of new buildings as a fire safety inspector certified under Section 633.081(2), F.S., or construction.
• Currently holds a standard certificate issued by the board or a fire safety inspector license issued pursuant to Chapter 633, F.S., has at least four (4) years of verifiable experience as an inspector or plans examiner in a standard certification category currently held or has a minimum of four (4) years verifiable experience as a fire safety inspector licensed pursuant to Chapter 633, F.S., and has completed a building code inspector or plans examiner classroom training course or program that provides at least two hundred (200) hours in the certification category sought, except for residential training programs which must provide at least five hundred (500) hours, but not more than eight hundred (800) hours of training as prescribed by the board.
• Structural Plans Examiner certification preferred.

Must possess and maintain an active State of Florida Plans Examiner certification. Must obtain a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and the ability to drive a City vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.