Job Details

Plant City, FL

Order: 81744

Order Type :

PAY RATE: $29.04/HR

Position Summary:

The Plans Examiner / Code Inspector verifies that plans submitted for projects meet the current codes and ordinances that are in effect at the present time, including both residential and commercial projects. Visits job sites and ensures that all projects are being constructed per codes, laws, and ordinances. Confers with and advises building contractors, engineers, architects, and others regarding building code compliance issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Reviews plans and inspects buildings to ensure code compliance.
Meets with contractors, engineers, architects, and others regarding construction issues.
Researched information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials and private citizens.
Any other departmental responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trade procedures, materials, and practices.
Knowledge of all aspects of construction methods and materials.
Ability to gain knowledge of the building codes in operation in the City.
Ability to gain knowledge of ordinances relating to construction and inspections.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from construction plans, blueprints, and ordinances.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, and the public.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.
Five (5) years of experience in trades as a building inspector, builder, engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge of construction.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.
ICC/State certified Building Inspector license is required within two (2) years of employment.
ICC/State certified Plans Examiner license is required within two (2) years of employment.
FEMA IS-00100; FEMA IS-00200; FEMA IS-00700, required to obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)		X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)		X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)	X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)			X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)		X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)	X
Reaching above shoulder	X
Use of fingers	X
Both hands required_	X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)		X
Climbing (legs only)		X
Good near vision	X
Good distant vision	X
Both eyes required		X
Depth perception	X
Distinguishing basic colors	X
Distinguishing shades of colors		X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)	X
Straight pulling			X
Pulling hand over hand			X
Pushing			X
Walking	X
Standing	X
Crawling		X
Kneeling	X
Bending	X
Balancing	X
Stooping	X
Jumping			X
Running			X
Throwing			X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)	X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)				X
Other

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Environment	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside	X
Work Outside	X
In the Heat	X
In the Cold	X
In High Humidity	X
In Dampness or Chilliness	X
In Dry Conditions	X
In or with Noisy Conditions	X
In Darkness			X
In or with Dusty Conditions	X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.			X
With Fumes or Gases			X
With Smoke or Flames				X
With Chemicals				X
With Solvents				X
With Grease or Oils			X
With Radiant Energy				X
With Electrical Energy			X
On Slippery Surfaces		X
On Uneven Surfaces		X
In or With Moving Objects			X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding	X
At Heights above Ground Level	X
Below Ground Level			X
In Water				X
With Explosives				X
With Poor Ventilation			X
With Odors		X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors			X
Other Relevant Information:				X

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after an emergency/disaster.

Disclaimers:

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and conditions of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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