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PLANS EXAMINER III
- Job Title
- PLANS EXAMINER III
- Job ID
- 961557
- Begin Date
- 8/5/15
- Duration
- Location
- Bartow, FL
- Other Location
- Description
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Plans Examiner III
(Building)Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities, and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.MAJOR FUNCTIONS
A Plans Examiner III performs all types of construction plans review, in accordance with relevant state and local codes, standards, approved plans, and manufacturer specifications and requirements. He or she plays an important role in ensuring that plans submitted for approval are designed in accordance with the standards of the Florida Building Code and other relevant ordinances.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Technical Abilities- Performs technical construction plan reviews and re-reviews in accordance with county procedures and the adopted codes and standard in licensed disciplines.
- Interprets the Florida Building Code and other relevant codes and ordinances.
- Identifies and lists violations required to be resolved prior to approval of construction plans.
- Verifies that all outside agency approvals are obtained prior to approval of construction plans.
- Provides in-field consultations, as required and assists inspectors in the resolution of problems which require plan revisions.
- Professionally and effectively communicates with customers about issues identified during plans review.
- Regularly communicates with inspectors, other county divisions, and external agencies to provide coordinated responses to customers.
- Assists customers by suggesting code compliant alternatives, when possible.
- Calculates fees, prepares letters or reports, and updates files, as required.
- Performs field inspections as needed, to assist in times of high workload.
- May be required to provide damage assessment assistance to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during times of emergency.
- May be required to perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Plans Examiner Supervisor.
- Knowledge of construction codes, standards, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in building construction industry.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to exercise high level of judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Ability to perform in all weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with external and internal customers.
- Ability to use typical office equipment including computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, and copiers.
- Ability to use mobile office equipment such as cell phones, laptops, mobile printers, GPS equipment, and Wi-Fi enabling software.
- Ability to use basic computer software, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn specialized software related to electronic permitting, plans review, and inspections.
- Ability to perform job effectively and efficiently during times of high volume construction activity.
- Ability to see colors, hear sounds at a normal level, and perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination.
- Ability to sit, bend, stoop, stand, ambulate independently, and drive from work site to work site to perform inspections when needed.
- Ability to write clear and concise reports and complete forms accurately.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, office environment.
- Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the building construction profession or trades.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida Driver’s license at the time of employment for this position.
- Must possess a Standard or Limited Plans Examiner licenses in the following trades: Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Commercial Electrical, as issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- Failure to maintain mandatory licenses may be cause for termination.
- Polk County reserves the right to give special preference to those applicants who are qualified in specialty trades for which we have the most need.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English).
- All Polk County employees are eligible to participate in the benefits package, which includes health, vision, dental, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, pension, and deferred compensation plans.
- In addition, Plans Reviewers also receive membership in appropriate professional organizations, reimbursement for trade certifications, and paid registration fees and travel costs for training, workshops, and continuing education courses.
- Our Plans Reviewers are guaranteed a minimum 40-hour work week. This position is eligible for overtime pay when deemed necessary by supervisors.
- Any required travel is limited to within the County, unless employee is attending out-of-county training or workshops. County-issued vehicles are available for county-related duties.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
HIRING RATE: $55,348.80 - $67,724.80 (Pay Grade 31)
Interested applicants and employees should apply by creating an application profile as detailed below. Apply no later than the closing date indicated above.
APPLICATIONS MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY ON THIS WEBSITE.
POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, HUMAN RESOURCES (863) 534-6030
POLK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IT IS OUR POLICY TO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER CATEGORY PROTECTED BY LAW.
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