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Plan Reviewer

Salary

$31.25 - $45.67 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07527LC

Department

D C D Development Svcs

Opening Date

04/24/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

The Lee County Community Development Department is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Plan Reviewer. The Plan Reviewer will be responsible for reviewing residential and/or commercial building plans for compliance with all applicable building codes and other applicable County ordinances. Additional responsibilities include reviewing plans for fire codes, life safety codes, flood ordinances, handicap codes, fair housing requirements, etc. Communicate with architects, engineers, designers, inspectors, contractors, owners, developers, occupants, etc. about code applications, interpretations, and/or violations.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Code Compliance: Reviews plans for compliance with all applicable building codes and relevant County ordinances.

+ Requirement Research: Researches flood, coastal, environmental, zoning, historical, and other regulatory requirements related to applications.

+ Plan Revisions: Reviews revised plans to ensure they meet all applicable code requirements.

+ Customer Communication: Composes letters outlining code deficiencies and providing guidance for achieving compliance, while also responding to customers with code clarifications, permit procedures, and application status updates.

+ Recordkeeping: Prepares and maintains current records of building plan reviews within the County's electronic permitting management systems.

+ Stakeholder Coordination: Attends meetings as required and conducts preliminary plan review meetings with architects, engineers, developers, and property owners to offer technical code and County procedural guidance.

+ Application Reviews: Review new, repaired, and remodeled structures for compliance with applicable codes.

+ Additional Duties: May perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Education: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or GED equivalent.

+ Experience: Four years of Builder, Architect, Engineer, Building Inspector, Superintendent of building construction, or closely related experience.

+ License: Possession of a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

+ Technical Skills: Proficiency in reviewing and understanding construction plans, Product Approvals, Florida Building Codes, county ordinances, and state statutes.

+ Certification: A Plans Examiner, as issued by the State of Florida through the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, is required.

+ Preferred Requirement: Certification as an Inspector in the desired category is preferred.

+ Additional: Depending on the assignment may require additional certification.

Supplemental Information

+ Construction Knowledge: Possesses knowledge of modern construction practices, methods, and materials.

Plan Reading: Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans and specifications.

+ Communication Skills: Strong writing, editing, research, and public speaking abilities.

+ Analytical Skills: Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

+ Relationship Building: Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, engineers, planners, developers, attorneys, contractors, and the general public.

The workdays and hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Please explain how your background meets the qualifications for this role. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A".

02

Do you have the ability to obtain the Standard Provisional Building Plans Examiner license within 90 days of hire and obtain the Standard Plans Examiner license within one year? OR are you certified as a Plan Examiner by the State of Florida through the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board?

+ Yes

+ No

03

This position may require you to acquire additional certifications. Are you able and willing to get additional certifications if asked?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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