Plans Examiner Supervisor - Commercial

Salary: $81,046.00 - $113,464.00 Annually
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14031-0626
Department: Building Construction Services
Division: Central Permitting
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $81,046.00 - $113,464.00
Pay Grade: P47 (Exempt Position)
Salary Disclosure: Rates of pay are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.


General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PLANS EXAMINER SUPERVISOR

The Building Construction Services department is actively seeking to fill the role of Plans Examiner Supervisor-Commercial. This role is a highly responsible role involving technical and supervisory work in the examination of construction plans for compliance with the County's building codes and related regulations. An employee allocated to this position reviews major construction plans for compliance with current building codes and supervises Plans Examiners for their review of construction plans. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience as a commercial plans examiner.

Essential Job Functions
Responsible for performing Technical reviews of considerable difficulty on professionally prepared documents for all proposed Commercial and Residential construction projects. Responsibilities include determining conformance with current Florida Building Codes, Land Development Codes and Statistic Statutes. Interprets and explains codes and regulations to builders, contractors, homeowners, and other interested parties. Confers with contractors, engineers, and property owners regarding disapproved items in order to obtain plan changes necessary for approval. Approves or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with the code and related regulations. Keeps operational and plans examination records and makes verbal and written reports. Supervises training and work distribution of plans examination staff. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida Building Code and fire codes.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical details of construction plans against code requirements and accepted construction practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, contractors, architects, property owners, and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, train, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Ability to enforce regulations with firmness and tact.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.
• Ability to organize information and effectively present recommendations orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires operation of a motor vehicle. Requires walking, standing, and stooping.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Bachelors' Degree in Architecture, Building Construction, or a related field and five (5) years' of experience as a Commercial Plans Examiner OR an Associate degree and seven (7) years' of experience as a Commercial Plans Examiner OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency and ten (10) years' experience as a Commercial Plans Examiner. Three (3) years of supervisory experience preferred.


LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Standard Certification in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, as a Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Plans Examiner and/or be a registered Architect or Engineer required. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

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• Decline

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04


Which best describes the years of experience you have working as a Commercial Plans Examiner?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05


Are you a registered Architect or Engineer or do you have a Standard Certifications in in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, as a Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Plans Examiner?

• No
• Yes

06


Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

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I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

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• Declined

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10


Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11


Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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