Plans Examiner I

Department:  Planning and Development Department               

Organizational Unit: Building Code Compliance    

Position Type: Permanent                                       Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

Open Until Filled.

$2,192.00 to $2,411.20 biweekly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  [$68,691.20 annual salary will be offered for candidates holding Standard 1&2 Family Dwelling or Building Certification, with up to an additional $2,500 to $7,500 annual incentive for additional Plans Examiner Certifications held, dependent upon department operational needs].  Government Center/Viera.  Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Performs skilled technical work conducting plans examination of submitted building construction plans and documents that are required for permitting as provided by state law or municipal or county ordinance for compliance with the Florida Building Code and other laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to building construction.

REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess a minimum of one (1) valid active State of Florida Standard Certification as a 1 and 2 Family Dwelling, Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Plans Examiner issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), in accordance with the provisions set forth in Florida Statute Chapter 468 and maintain said certification(s) in an active status during the term of employment.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment.  Must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights above ten (10) feet.  Must be capable at all times of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT: 20 lbs. 
   
   
   • CARRY: 20 lbs. 
   
   
   • PUSH: 20 lbs. 
   
   
   • PULL: 20 lbs. 
   
   
   
   


2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND: 1 – 3 hours 
   
   
   • WALK: 1 – 3 hours 
   
   
   • SIT: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   • DRIVE: None 
   
   
   
   


3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   


4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Reach; Balance; Bend; Kneel
   
   
   
   


5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Good speech; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   


6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • Works Closely with Others; Work alone; Work inside
   
   
   
   


2. Other working conditions: 
   
   
   
   • N/A