Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team! Come join our family!
Summary
Technical work reviewing construction documents and plans to ensure compliance with City and State codes, ordinances, statutes, and regulations that govern building construction, alterations and repairs.
Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts review of construction plans, plan revisions, architectural drawings, engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, equipment specifications, computations, and related documentation for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, good construction practices, and other requirements; processes documentation within designated timeframes and per established procedures.
Identifies non-compliance issues and corrections required for plans to achieve compliance with codes; documents code articles of deficiencies found in EDEN, ensures necessary corrections are made to plans and meet compliance prior to issuance of permits.
Reviews plans, performs field inspections as required for building construction and compliance with provisions of building codes
Thoroughly submits drawings and documents to the test of the codes and corrects and stamps, as necessary; seeks input from supervisors when questions arise concerning the applicability of codes to specific construction documents or plans
Examines plans and specifications of proposed construction and provides general and specific information regarding code requirements to contractors, architects, designers, engineers, homeowners, other departments and the general public
Conducts field investigations to assist in plan application, interpretation or intent
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards;
reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate
Confers with architects, builders, and fabricators on construction practices and related matters as they relate to construction plans and documents during the review phase
Conducts work in accordance to established SOP's, policies and procedures
Documents work thoroughly in the electronic file keeping system and, when applicable, on plans
Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision making purposes
Maintains positive working relationships within the Division, other City departments and various agencies to assist with the comprehensive plan review process
Performs essential computer functions such as data entry, printing, retrieval, reports, etc.
Reports for and conducts assigned duties during emergency related events.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Serves as a member of various City employee committees, as assigned.
Assists with review of land development applications, as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent, and
Considerable experience in the construction industry, and
Licensure by the State of Florida as a Plans Examiner per Florida Statute 468 or the ability to obtain a provisional license within the first three (3) months of employment, and
Valid State of Florida Driver's license with a good driving record.
Any related combination of education, training and experience
