Plan Reviewer

Salary : $50,185.72 - $102,274.64 Annually
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 06875LC
Department: D C D Development Svcs
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
Closing Date: 2/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
*SALARY IS BASED ON POSSESSION OF CERTIFICATION AREA(S). SALARY IS HIGHER FOR MULTIPLE AREA CERTIFICATION HOLDERS, SUCH AS STRUCTURAL PLUS PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, ROOFING, ONE-FAMILY & TWO-FAMILY DWELLING.*
This position is responsible for reviewing residential and/or commercial building plans for compliance with all applicable building codes and other applicable County ordinances. Additional responsibilities include reviewing plans for fire codes, life safety codes, flood ordinances, handicap codes, fair housing requirements, etc. Communicates with architects, engineers, designers, inspectors, contractors, owners, developers, occupants, etc. about code applications, interpretations, and/or violations.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews Plans for compliance to all applicable building codes and other applicable County Ordinances.
• Research flood, coastal, environmental, zoning, historical, etc. requirements of applications.
• Reviews revised plans to ensure that they have been brought into compliance with the appropriate codes.
• Compose letters addressing code compliance deficiencies and guidance for compliance. Be responsive to customers in providing code clarification, permit procedures, status of applications, etc.
• He/she prepares and maintains up to date records of building plan reviews within the County's electronic permitting management systems.
• The building Plan Reviewer attends meetings, as required, and conducts preliminary plan review meetings with architects, engineers, developers and owners to provide technical code and County procedural guidance.
• Reviews Special Use, Subdivision, Annexation and Re-zoning applications. May perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and four years of Builder, Architect, Engineer, Building Inspector, Superintendent of building construction or closely related experience.
• Associate's degree and five years of experience as a Builder, Architect, Engineer, Building Inspector or Superintendent of building construction is preferred.
• Certification as a Plans Examiner as issued by the State of Florida through the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board is required.
• Certification as an Inspector in desired category is preferred.
• Depending on assignment may require additional certification.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

• Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Knowledge of building and fire codes and other county ordinances.
• Knowledge of modern construction practices, methods and materials. Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inspectors, engineers, builders, homeowners and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency as needed. 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.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
01
Do you possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and four years of Builder, Architect, Engineer, Building Inspector, Superintendent of building construction or closely related experience?

• Yes
• No

02
If you responded "Yes" to the question above, please explain in detail your experience as a Builder, Architect, Engineer, Building Inspector or Superintendent of building construction. If this question does not apply to you, respond with N/A.
03
Do you have the ability to obtain the Standard Provisional Building Plans Examiner license within 90 days of hire and obtain the Standard Plans Examiner license within one year? OR are you certified as a Plan Examiner by the State of Florida through the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board?

• Yes
• No

04
The workdays and hours for this position are Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

05
This position may require you to acquire additional certifications. Are you able and willing to get additional certifications if asked?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question