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Analyzes commercial, multi-family, and residential plans and specifications for compliance with Florida Building Codes, referenced standards, and County Ordinances prior to the issuance of building permits.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the assigned supervisor. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, plan review audits, reports and results achieved.

This position may be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Reviews complex construction drawings and specifications of proposed buildings for code compliance.
• Discusses technical requirements of plans with design professionals, contractors, or owners and approves or recommends modifications and required corrections to plans as necessary.
• Computes square footage of buildings to determine code compliance and estimated cost.
• Discusses, either in person, e-mail, video conferencing, or by telephone, technical building code or design issues with contractors, designers and the public.
• Explains and interprets building regulations and methods of revising plans submitted to comply with the building code; and provides technical assistance to inspectors.
• May be required to make more complex field inspections of new construction while in process and determine if construction complies with the building code and the approved plans and assist inspectors as needed.
• Reviews and authorizes building permits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High School Graduate or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in the construction industry. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for up to two (2) or three (3) years of experience respectively with a minimum of one (1) year of construction experience .

Note: Experience must be verified, in the form of an affidavit, by a licensed contractor, fire marshal, architect, engineer, or building official during first week of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License and provide own transportation if necessary

Mandatory Requirement

Must qualify for provisional plans examiners license pursuant to Florida Statue chapter 468, Part XII for applicable discipline(s): Building, Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing. Employee must obtain provisional plans examiners license within 120 days from date of hire and a standard plan examiners license within two (2) years from the date of receiving a provisional plans examiners license and maintain said license throughout employment.

Note: Employees that are unable to obtain the required license(s) within the established timeframe(s) will be required to forfeit position as an Orange County Plans Examiner.

Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and staff, verbally and in writing.

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