Plans Examiner I/II - Building & Code Administration

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Plans Examiner for the Building & Code Administration division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida; and will be responsible for the examination of residential and commercial plans for code and ordinance compliance; to include, providing accurate and timely construction plan reviews for code compliance to support the construction industry, as well as, reviewing, accepting or requesting additional information for building permit applications based upon examination. The selected candidate, must be able to make recommendations for code compliance, and also be proficient providing plan review support for the Permit Center. The selected candidate will also review and sign off walk-thru permits, assist in code, ordinance, and inspection issues. This position requires a high level of professional customer service.

County Benefits:

**This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice**

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Reviews construction plans and specifications for code and ordinance compliance.
• Reviews may include, but are not limited to: occupancy classification, minimum construction type, occupancy requirements, fire protection requirements, means of egress requirements, sprinkler requirements, rated fire assemblies, egress requirements, accessibility requirements etc.
• Approves or rejects building permits based on examination. Examinations for code compliance may include, but are not limited to: the Florida Building Code, UL Fire Resistance Directory, ICC Evaluation Reports, Florida Statutes and all local codes and ordinances pertinent to residential construction.
• May make recommendation for code compliance.
• Explanation of proper application of State Codes, State Statutes and local codes and ordinances for architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and general public.
• May conduct both job site and office meetings with engineers, architects, contractors and owners and effectively communicate proper code applications and permit requirements.
• May be required to do field building inspections as needed.
• Keeps current regarding new legislation concerning building and construction codes.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Plans Examiner I/II

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

• Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner Certification(s) or the equivalent with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.

Plans Examiner I
Must possess a minimum of one (1) Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Standard Certification as a One and Two Family Dwelling, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical Plans Examiner or equivalent with the DBPR.
OR
Must have the ability to and obtain one (1) DBPR Provisional Inspector Certification as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical Plans Examiner within six (6) months of hire date and as a condition of continued employment obtain DBPR Standard Plans Examiner Certification(s) within 12 months from the approval date of the Provisional Certification.

Plans Examiner II
Must possess a minimum of three (3) Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Standard Certifications for residential plan review equivalent with DBPR.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of materials and methods used in building construction, and general practices employed in building construction.
• Knowledge of FEMA requirements, Coastal Construction requirements, ASCE 7-10, ASTM Standards, UL Fire Resistance Directory, ICC Evaluation Reports and Florida Statutes.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of materials and methods used in building construction, and general practices employed in building construction.
• Ability to properly apply State Statutes, local codes and ordinances to residential and commercial projects pertinent to the various types of construction administered by the Building Division.
• Ability to properly apply local codes and ordinances to complex residential and commercial projects pertinent to the various types of construction administered by Building Division.
• Ability to read and comprehend all types of construction plans and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate code and ordinance applications to architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and the general public both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Light work which may require walking or standing to a significant degree. May be required to climb, balance, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering; talking by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hearing by perceiving nature of sounds by ear; seeing impressions through the eyes. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.

Environmental Demands: Both inside and outside work.

Mental Demands: Mathematical ability dealing with geometry, algebra and shop math. Reading technical and legal statutes, manuals, procedures, literature related to field of expertise; maps, layouts, plans and blueprints; memos, reports, abstracts and summaries. Writing clearly and concisely relaying information, data, details and opinions. Speaking extemporaneously on variety of subjects.