Leon County
Pay $46092.80 - $76065.60 / year
Employment type Full-Time
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
: This is responsible technical work supporting the Building Plans Review & Inspection Division by reviewing submitted applications for conformity to state mandated construction codes and Leon County ordinances. Work also involves assisting the building and development community in obtaining building permits in an expeditious and courteous manner, and assisting customers with questions and interpretations associated with the implementation of the Florida Building Code. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
:
Provide comprehensive examination of manufactured housing, swimming pool, residential and commercial building plans for compliance with all applicable building-related codes and ordinances utilizing software. Ensure residential and commercial building plans meet all applicable fire codes, energy codes, accessibility codes, manufactured housing ordinance, and wind load requirements. Review soil analysis to verify adequate foundations. Verify flood elevation certifications and determine if flood relief openings are required per FEMA regulations. Review building plans to ensure building separation and zoning compliance. Provide detailed deficiency letters citing code sections for commercial review. Provide a comprehensive review of residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code utilizing Project Dox software. Verify appropriate locations for smoke detectors, electrical outlets, light fixtures, and circuit interrupters. Ensure the installment of required small appliance circuits, grounding electrode conductors, overcurrent protection and feeder and branch circuits. Review wiring methods and materials to ensure compliance. Provide a comprehensive review of residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and Florida Mechanical and Gas Code utilizing Project Dox software. Review plans to ensure accurate energy calculations, gas pipe sizing calculations, and gas piping riser diagrams. Verify appropriate HVAC equipment size and location. Review plans to ensure adequate exhaust systems, equipment and appliance locations, air duct systems and ventilation systems. Provide a comprehensive review of residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Plumbing Code utilizing Project Dox software. Review plans to verify appropriate location of water heater, plumbing fixtures, and waste piping, and to ensure adequate venting requirements, piping support, water supply piping, sanitary drainage, roof drainage, and backflow prevention. Serve as "Service Advisor" to the general public and construction-related professionals to address building plan and building code related inquiries, and provide input to the Code Enforcement Board. Serve as Service Advisor on a rotating basis for telephone and walk-in customers, to answer questions relating to building plans review and Florida Building Code. Provide preliminary project reviews with design professionals prior to permitting to ensure proper code interpretation and compliance. Provide expert advice as requested for the Code Enforcement Board on minimum housing and building permitting compliance issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
: Knowledge of building, energy, accessibility & pool codes. Knowledge of civil engineering. Knowledge of structural engineering. Knowledge of architecture. Skill in drafting. Knowledge of statutes pertaining to building. Knowledge of math (basic and advanced). Knowledge of construction document, specification layout, and map reading. Ability to interpret and enforce codes. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Knowledge of computers and software for the entry and tracking of permitting and inspection data. Ability to read blueprints and contour maps. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent and five years of related work experience in building plans review, or five years of related work experience in one of the following disciplines: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or an equivalent combination of education and training in order to qualify for a Provisional Building Plans Reviewer License.
Necessary Special Requirements :
Must possess a valid Class "E" State of Florida Driver's License and have a favorable driving record at the time of employment. Must obtain a DBPR Building Plans Examiner License in building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing. Must obtain a Florida Principal & Practices Certification for Plans Examiners. Must maintain Standard professional certification as a Building Plans Examiner. Continuation of employment with the County as a Building Plans Reviewer shall be based on the conversion of a provisional license to a Standard Plans Examiner license in one of the following disciplines: building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical, consistent with the criteria and provisions outlined in Florida Statutes and as implemented by the Board. Show knowledge of FL construction laws through successful completion of the State Principles and Practices Exam. Maintain continuing education for licensure as required by FL Statute 468. Maintain licensure by performing daily duties as outlined in Florida Statute 468.601-633 and FL Administrative Code 61G19. About the company
Leon County is a county in the Panhandle of the US state of Florida.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
: This is responsible technical work supporting the Building Plans Review & Inspection Division by reviewing submitted applications for conformity to state mandated construction codes and Leon County ordinances. Work also involves assisting the building and development community in obtaining building permits in an expeditious and courteous manner, and assisting customers with questions and interpretations associated with the implementation of the Florida Building Code. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
:
Provide comprehensive examination of manufactured housing, swimming pool, residential and commercial building plans for compliance with all applicable building-related codes and ordinances utilizing software. Ensure residential and commercial building plans meet all applicable fire codes, energy codes, accessibility codes, manufactured housing ordinance, and wind load requirements. Review soil analysis to verify adequate foundations. Verify flood elevation certifications and determine if flood relief openings are required per FEMA regulations. Review building plans to ensure building separation and zoning compliance. Provide detailed deficiency letters citing code sections for commercial review. Provide a comprehensive review of residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code utilizing Project Dox software. Verify appropriate locations for smoke detectors, electrical outlets, light fixtures, and circuit interrupters. Ensure the installment of required small appliance circuits, grounding electrode conductors, overcurrent protection and feeder and branch circuits. Review wiring methods and materials to ensure compliance. Provide a comprehensive review of residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and Florida Mechanical and Gas Code utilizing Project Dox software. Review plans to ensure accurate energy calculations, gas pipe sizing calculations, and gas piping riser diagrams. Verify appropriate HVAC equipment size and location. Review plans to ensure adequate exhaust systems, equipment and appliance locations, air duct systems and ventilation systems. Provide a comprehensive review of residential and commercial building plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Plumbing Code utilizing Project Dox software. Review plans to verify appropriate location of water heater, plumbing fixtures, and waste piping, and to ensure adequate venting requirements, piping support, water supply piping, sanitary drainage, roof drainage, and backflow prevention. Serve as "Service Advisor" to the general public and construction-related professionals to address building plan and building code related inquiries, and provide input to the Code Enforcement Board. Serve as Service Advisor on a rotating basis for telephone and walk-in customers, to answer questions relating to building plans review and Florida Building Code. Provide preliminary project reviews with design professionals prior to permitting to ensure proper code interpretation and compliance. Provide expert advice as requested for the Code Enforcement Board on minimum housing and building permitting compliance issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
: Knowledge of building, energy, accessibility & pool codes. Knowledge of civil engineering. Knowledge of structural engineering. Knowledge of architecture. Skill in drafting. Knowledge of statutes pertaining to building. Knowledge of math (basic and advanced). Knowledge of construction document, specification layout, and map reading. Ability to interpret and enforce codes. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Knowledge of computers and software for the entry and tracking of permitting and inspection data. Ability to read blueprints and contour maps. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent and five years of related work experience in building plans review, or five years of related work experience in one of the following disciplines: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or an equivalent combination of education and training in order to qualify for a Provisional Building Plans Reviewer License.
Necessary Special Requirements :
Must possess a valid Class "E" State of Florida Driver's License and have a favorable driving record at the time of employment. Must obtain a DBPR Building Plans Examiner License in building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing. Must obtain a Florida Principal & Practices Certification for Plans Examiners. Must maintain Standard professional certification as a Building Plans Examiner. Continuation of employment with the County as a Building Plans Reviewer shall be based on the conversion of a provisional license to a Standard Plans Examiner license in one of the following disciplines: building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical, consistent with the criteria and provisions outlined in Florida Statutes and as implemented by the Board. Show knowledge of FL construction laws through successful completion of the State Principles and Practices Exam. Maintain continuing education for licensure as required by FL Statute 468. Maintain licensure by performing daily duties as outlined in Florida Statute 468.601-633 and FL Administrative Code 61G19. About the company
Leon County is a county in the Panhandle of the US state of Florida.
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