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Building Plans Reviewer

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Building Plans Reviewer

Salary

$86,029.34 - $133,345.19 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

000-0000

Department

Development Services Department

Opening Date

08/04/2025

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Summary

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical, aesthetic, & administrative work in plans review and analysis, inspection, and enforcement to determine compliance with all applicable codes as well as accepted standards relating to building codes. Provides technical assistance to field inspectors in all matters relating to building codes. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of the Building Official and City Architect.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Interprets and enforces all provisions of the Florida Building Code.

Reviews plans and applications for permits to ensure compliance with codes, laws and ordinances. Advises applicants of required changes. Gives final approval on building plans.

Makes reports and recommendations on occupancy use and adequacy of accommodations.

Assists the Building Official or Deputy Building Official as needed.

Has input into City building decisions. Provides design review of architectural plans for code compliance with emphasis on aesthetic considerations and makes recommendations for refinement.

May assist the City Architect by occasionally serving on the Development Review Committee providing advice on the aesthetics of public and private buildings and makes recommendations based on Board of Architect and building code guidelines.

May coordinate activities related to the Board of Architects .

Performs other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensed architect, engineer, or general contractor is preferred.

Certified by the State of Florida and the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 2 of the County Code, and be qualified as one of the following:

(1) Possess a current Florida Professional Engineer license and has practiced for at least five years after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification; or

(2) Possess a current Florida Registered Architect license and has practiced for at least five years after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification; or

(3) Possess a current certification as a General Contractor issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board with five years experience after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification; or

(4) Possess a current General Contractor Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board with five years' experience after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification.

Valid Florida Driver's License

HOLIDAYS: 15 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 96 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 80 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 188 hours after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 work days for the death of a family member in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE : Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary, fully paid by the City (up to $200,000).

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans available, such as Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to employees through payroll deductions.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are given the option to defer a portion of their pre-tax salary into the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) for approved college coursework.

SAFETY GLASSES: Required safety glasses are provided every 2 years.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

- Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.

- Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees.

- Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 50% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

- Monday through Friday – no charge.

- Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:

- Before Noon – Twilight fees apply

- After Noon – No charge

(cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION: Mandatory employee contribution of 10% of salary. Vesting period is 10 years.

OR

As of 6/14/2016 - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION: 401(a) - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

*Note: Benefits subject to change.*

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for current benefits.

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Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a licensed Architect, Engineer, or General Contractor?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you certified by the State of Florida and the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 2 of the County Code?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess a current Florida Professional Engineer license and have practiced for at least five years after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, have completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you possess a current Florida Registered Architect license and have practiced for at least five years after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, have completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you possess a current certification as a General Contractor issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board with five years experience after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, have completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you possess a current General Contractor Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board with five years' experience after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, have completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website

http://www.coralgables.com