On-Call Plans Examiner

On-Call Plans Examiner

There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland's dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That's why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland!

What you'll be doing :

The On-Call Plans Examiner will work on an on-call, as needed basis. This position is responsible for the examination of all specifications, blueprints, and plans for construction, remodeling, demolition, and repair to ensure they are in compliance with city, country, state, and Federal code and regulations relating to the specific trade aspects for which the plans examiner is licensed (Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Roofing).

Essential Job Functions :

• Performs tasks outlined below within the defined political boundaries of the City of Parkland, or other areas only as permitted by inter-local agreement.
• Examines all specifications, blueprints, and plans of new projects, as well as additions, improvements, and repairs of existing structures to ensure they are in compliance with City, country, state, and Federal code and regulations.
• Prepares comments on plans found to be deficient, based on code, and ensures completion of corrections prior to approval.
• Maintains records of plan review and completes related reports through the use of the permit processing system in use.
• When required, performs inspections of new construction, additions, alterations, or repairs to existing structures.
• Assists in resolving problems or answering questions by interaction with contractors, owners, builders, Building Officials, and inspectors.
• Assists in the investigation of complaints of defective mechanical installations which are reported as fire and other hazards.
• Attends training classes, meetings, and seminars in order to maintain certification.
• Provides ideas and suggestions for the improvement of plan review and department processes.
• Participates with all staff members in pre-hurricane preparations and post-storm recovery efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required / assigned.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements :

Safety Sensitive Position : This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.