Under the general supervision of the Building Official or high level administrator, the incumbent in this class is responsible for reviewing all proposed Electrical building plans for compliance with state and local building and zoning ordinances and construction codes.
The Plans Examiner works with builders, owners, architects, engineers and the staff of his/her building department in obtaining compliance with all codes.
Reviews electrical building plans, specifications and checks calculations of complex electrical systems to ensure compliance with currently adopted codes; approves building permit applications prior to permit issuance; calculates building permit fees.
Prepares and maintains records of plans, plan reviews, inspections, letters and reports prepared or used in connection with all building permits.
Responds to questions regarding adopted codes from property owners, developers, contractors, engineers and architects; interprets codes.
Coordinates plan review and approvals with all other city departments for which approval is required as a precondition for a building permit.
Attends meetings and workshops and reads technical literature to keep current on codes.
General Description
Enforces regulations relating to buildings, structures and their appurtenances.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires one (1) year experience as a Certified Building Code Inspector under the jurisdiction of the Florida Building Code, which includes preparation for review of building blueprints, plot plans, sketches and/or surveys.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Certified as a Building Code Inspector and Plans Examiner by the State of Florida, or eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a Plans Examiner, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, depending on area of assignment.
Certificate of Competency as General Contractor, Master Contractor, or Contractor depending on discipline.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences
Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in relevant field
Building Official/Building Code Administrator license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB)
Certified Flood Plain Manager
Certified Construction Manager, LEED Green Associate Certification, Concrete Certification or HVAC, Plumbing and/or Electrical Certification
(depending on area of assignment)
Florida Association of Code Enforcement Officers (FACE)
Fire Safety Inspector
Fluent in Spanish and/or Creole
Experience with Virtual Plan Review software
Roofing Contractor Certification (for the Structural trade)
Roofing Inspector Certification (for the Structural trade)
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Serves in a lead supervisor or advisory capacity in the work of a technical staff engaged in reviewing and processing plans and permits.
Reviews building plans under the current code for residential, commercial, fire sprinkler, irrigation, site drainage, and inspects same; interacts with customers at building department and job sites; meets with contractors, building officials, engineers, and architects; meets with fire inspectors on job sites for inspections; provides structural plans examination.
Performs front desk duties such as taking in permit applications, entering data, and filing in the plan room for examination by other disciplines; answers phone calls and questions for all of Broward County; tracks in all permits through the plan review process.
Reviews plans and specifications for all building and related structural construction and alteration for compliance with building codes, zoning ordinances and other related codes; recommends changes to meet code standards.
Confers and corresponds with architects, builders and the general public with respect to regulatory standards governing the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of commercial structures.
Liaises with officials from other departments and State and Federal agencies in connection with their responsibilities involving building construction and alteration.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Agency Broward CountyAddress 115 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800