Plans Examiner (Building)

Plans Examiner (Building) Salary

$71,715.71 - $111,159.35 Annually

Location City of Doral, FL

Job Type Full Time

Job Number 02092026

Department Building

Opening Date 02/09/2026

Closing Date 2/23/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description Benefits Questions General Purpose Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in connection with the duty to enforce all of the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade County Code and other related codes. Supervision Received and Exercised Works under the general supervision of the Building Official and Chief Building Inspector. This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews residential and commercial construction plans and documents for Compliance with the Florida Building Codes and other applicable codes.
• Determines inspection and sub-permit requirements for permit submittals.
• Determines applicable fees on permit submittals according to the permit fee schedule.
• Verifies that the construction drawings comply with the HVHZ requirements of the Florida Building Code and complies with the Building, Residential, Existing and Accessibility volumes of the Florida Building Code.
• Receives and responds to inquiries from property owners, contractors, architects, engineers and business owners regarding codes and review procedures.
• Performs general administrative office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the phone, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with supervisors, co-workers and customers of the Department.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment including a computer, calculator, copier, telephone, etc.
• Enforces and explains pertinent sections of the applicable codes.
• Assists in researching and resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either in person, by telephone or in writing.
• Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Maintains high ethical, moral standards.
• Performs any additional duties as assigned by the Building Official or Chief Building Inspector.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education and Training:
• An Associates degree, supplemented by five (5) years of related experience.
• Standard Certification by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a plans examiner.
• Provisional certification in those categories will be acceptable for the period allowed prior to obtaining standard certification.
• Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required:
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper processing procedures to examine permit documents.
• Ability to detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to climb, finger, grasp, lift; make rational decisions; make repetitive movements with the hands; express ideas through speaking accurately and concisely; use visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal or making general observations of facilities.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Work Environment:
• Work is performed in both office and field settings.
• Regular exposure to construction sites and outdoor weather conditions.
• May require attendance at emergency response situations.
• Standard work week is 40 hours; however, extended hours may be required during peak periods or emergencies.
• Must be available for on-call duty and emergency response as needed.
• Work involves interaction with diverse groups including City officials, developers, contractors, property owners, and the general public.
• May be exposed to stressful situations involving code violations, disputes, or emergency situations.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Summary of Benefits

In this summary, we are providing general information, which will be helpful to you in evaluating the City of Doral as your premier place to work. If you have questions concerning a specific item or interpretation, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (305) 593-6760.

Employment Benefits for Regular Full-Time Non-Sworn Employees

• Introductory Period:
• An introductory period for an employee is twelve (12) months for entrance, rehire, and promotional appointments.
• In the event the employee accepts a promotional opportunity position within the City before an initial introductory period is satisfactorily completed, the initial introductory period starts over at the time the employee begins working in the new position.
• Absences During Introductory Period:
• Any cumulative absences during the introductory period in excess of ten (10) workdays will automatically extend the introductory period by the number of days absent regardless of whether the absence was with or without pay.
• Holidays:
• The City of Doral observes 12 paid holidays per year.
• Accruals (Vacation & Sick Time):
• The City of Doral has separate sick and vacation leave for non-sworn employees which is accrued on a monthly basis.
• Vacation is accrued on a monthly basis depending on the years of service:
• Years of Service Monthly Accruals Yearly Accrual
• 0-4 years 06.66 hours per month 80 hours per year
• 5-9 years 10.00 hours per month 120 hours per year
• 10-20 years 13.33 hours per month 160 hours per year
• More than 20 years 16.66 hours per month 200 hours per year
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement:
• The City offers the Educational Reimbursement Program (ERP) established to provide educational assistance to full-time employees participating in training or educational programs designed to strengthen their abilities, which in turn directly benefit the City.
• The City will pay the State tuition rate to its members based on the letter grade obtained for each class.
• Employee must be a full-time employee for 6 months in order to be eligible for this benefit.
• Bereavement Leave:
• Upon approval of the Department Head, a full-time employee may, upon request, be granted up to three (3) working days of leave with pay in the unfortunate event of a death in his or her immediate family, or up to five (5) working days of leave with pay to attend the funeral or memorial services of an immediate family member outside the State of Florida.
• The employees immediate family shall be defined as the employees spouse, father, mother, step-parents, natural, step and adopted children, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandparents, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, grandparents-in-law, registered domestic partner, and child of a registered domestic partner.
• The bereavement leave must be taken consecutively, and the employee must attend the funeral of the deceased family member to be eligible for bereavement leave.
• If an employee needs time in excess of that provided in this policy, he or she may request accrued vacation time, sick time, or PTO with the approval of their department head.
• The City reserves the right to request all pertinent information including deceased relatives name, relationship of the employee to the deceased, the name and address of the funeral home, and the date of the funeral.
• Documentation such as a death certificate, or other documentation on the deceased may be required for approval of the leave.
• Voting Leave:
• Employees are encouraged to exercise their right to vote outside of their scheduled working hours.
• As such, all full-time employees as defined herein may be granted up to one hour of leave during polling hours in order to vote in federal, state or local elections, both primary and general elections.
• This time off shall be granted if it does not increase staffing cost or decrease departmental efficiency.
• Employees must request time off for voting in writing or via e-mail at least five (5) business days in advance to the Department Head or designee.
• The request for leave must clearly state that the employee needs leave in order to vote.
• Smoke Free/Drug Free Workplace:
• The City of Doral maintains a smoke free and drug free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Doral is an equal opportunity employer.

Certification

1. Do you possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalent? Yes No
2. Do you meet the licensing qualifications set forth in Article II Chapter 8, Section 8-21 of the Code of Miami-Dade County for Building Inspector & Plans Examiner, and have or be able to obtain a certificate from the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals? Yes No
3. Do you have Standard Certification by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a plans examiner? Yes No
4. Do you possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record? Yes No
5. I certify that I have read the job announcement in its entirety, and have attached my resume to my application. Yes No