Construction Plans Reviewer II - Structural - GMCD Salary $29.46 - $47.72 Hourly Location Naples, FL Job Type Full Time, Regular Job Number 09645 Department Growth Management Community Development Division Building Plans Review & Inspection Opening Date 12/05/2025 Closing Date 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions 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.Review construction plans for building code compliance, local ordinances and state regulations in order to issue building permits for the construction or remodeling of buildings throughout the County. 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.• Retrieves list of the required inspections for builders and contractors.• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information/assistance from field inspectors, contractors, plan reviewers, architects, code enforcement, owners/builders, the general 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: o Four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection or plans review corresponding of the certification category sought or o 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 o 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 possess and maintain a Standard License in assigned trade.• Must maintain State of Florida continuing education as required by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation related to maintenance of the Standard License. Supplemental information Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County's Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.This job posting is not intended to be 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. 01 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. 02 Do you possess a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 03 Do you possess experience in the construction field, general engineering for building structures and systems, examining engineered building plans, or building code inspections? Yes No 04 If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe and list the years of relevant experience for this position. 05 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) of technical education in the field of construction and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review. 06 Do you possess a State of Florida Standard License as a Structural Plans Examiner from the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board? Please upload a copy of your License. Yes No Required Question Employer Collier County Address Human Resources Division 3303 East Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida, 34112 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/collier/default.cfm