Construction Plans Reviewer I - Structural
Salary: $28.32 - $45.88 Hourly Location: Naples, FL Job Type: Full Time, Regular Job Number: 09144 Department: Growth Management Community Development Division: Building Plans Review & Inspection Opening Date: December 20, 2024 Closing Date: February 12, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Summary:
Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Essential Functions:
• Examines and reviews permits, applications, engineered construction plans and specifications for buildings, residence dwellings and/or other structures to determine compliance with the provisions of the state building, mechanical, electrical, gas, irrigation and plumbing codes, and zoning ordinance for issuance of building permits. • Reviews proposed engineered projects for compliance with FEMA regulations for building elevations and flood resistant construction methods and materials. • Reviews site development plans for building construction type, accessibility, building separation and use. • Reviews and approves engineer reports. • Performs structural plan reviews for commercial type permit applications for compliance with current Florida Building Codes, Collier County Land Development Codes (if effected), and federal ADA/Handicap Regulations/Fair Housing Act Regulation; interacts with customers/clients by telephone or in person to discuss their plans, code violations, informational questions, procedural questions; meets with supervisor to discuss customer concerns, daily review schedules, and code compliance issues. • Identifies any defects or inadequacies; prepares plan check correction reports; requires corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent county codes; and approves plans that comply. • Reviews engineered plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering; attends and participates in pre-construction conferences as appropriate. • Review corrections and changes submitted for plans that were rejected and revisions to plans that originally passed and already permitted; prepares and files code compliance reports. • Arranges pre-application meetings; interprets code requirements for contractors, homeowners, engineers, architects, and attorneys; and assists with advising interested parties of updates and changes in the codes. • Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable state, County, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies, and procedures, as well as approved construction plans/specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and research code books, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed. • Provides information and technical assistance concerning development plans, construction requirements, non-compliance issues, and related issues; meets with and discusses problem areas with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and property owners; recommends solutions to problems; and responds to questions, concerns, or complaints. • Assists customers at front counter; performs customer service while attending to their needs; and informs customer of permit status. • Reads and interprets blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and technical drawings; reviews same for compliance with applicable engineering codes, ordinances and regulations; and prepares energy calculations and fixture counts. • Approves permits for construction; calculates and assesses proper fees for permits and/or inspections. • Performs data entry functions by keying information into a computer system; retrieves, reviews, or modifies data in computer database; verifies accuracy of entered data; and makes corrections as appropriate. • Retrieves list of the required inspections for builders and contractors. • Enters required data about plans, review notes, and reasons for pass/fail status into a computer database; prints and mails form letters indicating, as per the code, the reason(s) for rejecting the submitted plans. • Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information/assistance from field inspectors, contractors, plan reviewers, architects, code enforcement, owners/builders, the public, employees, supervisors, or other individuals. • Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.
Additional Functions:
• May appear as an expert witness before the Code Enforcement Board. • Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Plans Examiner Requirements per Fla. Stat. 468.609:
Four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection or plans review corresponding of the certification category sought or Three (3) years combined postsecondary education in the field of construction, building experience with one (1) year experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review or Three (3) years combined technical education in the field of construction experience with one (1) year experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review.
Fingerprinting required.
Licenses/Certificates:
• Must obtain a Provisional Certification as a Plans Examiner from the Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of the date of hire for assigned trade(s). • Must obtain and maintain a Standard License in assigned trade within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification, and maintain State continuing education as required by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Supplemental Information:
Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.
APPLICANT NOTICE:
Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. I understand and agree with the statements above. I do not agree with the statements above.
01. Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Yes No
02. Do you possess previous experience in the construction field, general engineering for building structures systems, examining engineered building plans or building code inspections?
Yes No
03. If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe and list the years of relevant experience for this position.
(Insert relevant experience)
04. Please select the option that best applies to you.
No Experience I have four (4) years of combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection, or plans review. I have three (3) years of post-secondary education, and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection, or plans review. I have three (3) years of technical education in the field of construction and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review.
05. Do you possess a State of Florida Standard License as a Structural Plans Examiner from the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board?
Yes No
06. If you answered "no" to the above question, are you able to obtain a Provisional Certification as a Structural Plans Examiner from the Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of the date of hire and obtain a Standard License within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification?
Yes No Not Applicable