County of Volusia
Plans Examiner - Building & Zoning
SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Fl 32720, FL
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
18-00005
DEPARTMENT
Growth and Resource Management
DIVISION
Building & Zoning
OPENING DATE
01/05/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Fl 32720, FL
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
18-00005
DEPARTMENT
Growth and Resource Management
DIVISION
Building & Zoning
OPENING DATE
01/05/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Major Functions
- The County of Volusia is seeking a Plans Examiner for the Building & Zoning 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.
NOTE: The County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:- Health Insurance
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite/Wellness/Fitness Center
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 if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to 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
- *Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
*Must maintain Standard Plans Examiner Certifications.
LEVEL I
Possession of a minimum of one State of Florida Standard Plans Examiner Certificate OR at least five (5) years of experience as/or under a registered or state-certified general, building, or residential contractor to qualify for a Provisional Certificate (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical) with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609.
LEVEL II
Possession of multiple (3 or more) certifications for residential plan review limited (less than 3) certification for commercial, with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609.
LEVEL III
Possession of multiple (3 or more) certifications for residential and commercial plan review or equivalent, with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609.
CAREER INCENTIVE PAY: The candidate may receive a maximum incentive base pay of $4,500.00 for acquiring/possessing the standard state certifications. Copies of the certifications must be provided. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
- Able 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.
- 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.
- Able to properly apply local codes and ordinances to complex residential and commercial projects pertinent to the various types of construction administered by Building Division.
- Knowledge of a wide variety of materials and methods used in building construction, and general practices employed in building construction.
- Able to read and comprehend all types of construction plans and blueprints.
- Able to communicate code and ordinance applications to architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and the general public both orally and in writing.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Able to work under stressful conditions.
- Able 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. Major visual functions are acuity, far and near, field of vision and accommodation. 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.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
- Employer
- County of Volusia
- Phone
-
386-736-5951
- Website
- http://www.volusia.org/humanresources
- Address
-
230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262
DeLand, Florida, 32720
- Employer
- County of Volusia
- Phone
- 386-736-5951
- Website
- http://www.volusia.org/humanresources
- Address
-
230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262
DeLand, Florida, 32720
- Plans Examiner - Building & Zoning Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you possess a current Florida Driver's license?
- * QUESTION 3
- If you answered no to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you possess a minimum of one Standard Plans Examiner Certificate with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609?
- * QUESTION 5
- Select all of the State of Florida Standard Plans Examiner Certificates that your currently possess.
- * QUESTION 6
- Do you have at least five (5) years of experience as/or under a registered or state-certified general, building, or residential contractor to qualify for a Provisional Certificate with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609?
- QUESTION 7
- If you qualify for a Provisional Certificate with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609; please state how you meet those requirements. If not applicable please state N/A.
- * QUESTION 8
- Do you have experience working with the public?
- * QUESTION 9
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the number of years, position title and the name of the agency/organization(s). If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
- * QUESTION 10
- Where did you hear about this position?
- * QUESTION 11
- If you answered "other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.
- * Required Question