Position Objective
This position is responsible for the technical and administrative work in the enforcement of Ordinances and Building Codes as adopted by the City of Port Orange and the State of Florida.
Essential Functions
1.Completes building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical reviews on residential and commercial projects on a regular basis pending approved DBPR licenses.
2.Identifies or makes recommendations for corrections to inadequate plans to meet required codes.
3.Communicates with city staff on zoning and land development as prescribed by the city’s Land Development Code.
4.Educates, trains, directs, and provides technical leadership or guidance to personnel and customers.
5.Approves residential building and construction permits for compliance with applicable codes.
6.Reviews and coordinates both commercial and residential plans, including plan revisions submitted by the general public, architects, engineers, and contractors for compliance with applicable codes.
7.Reviews and resolves simple building related compliance disagreements through communications field inspections and when necessary, assists higher-level staff to resolve controversial matters.
8.Reviews and responds to residential and commercial complaints from architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public.
9.Reviews codes and consults with supervisor to resolve interpretation disagreements related to plan review comments.
10.Performs other related job duties as assigned.
11.Calculates and confirms building permit fees and impact fees.
12.Assists staff and customers at the front counter with answers to building code inquiries and provide information about building codes.
13.Provide technical assistance and support to building officials, plans examiners, inspectors and staff.
14.Perform related work as required. These additional duties may be representative of tasks typically performed by those in a lesser or more advanced job grade.
15.Administer and supervise assigned programs and special projects.
16.Maintain relevant certifications and stay updated on industry trends.
17.All other duties as required.
