CIVIL PLANS EXAMINER

General Description

Performs highly professional level work involving the review and examination of subdivision, residential, and commercial site plans for construction and adherence to specifications and codes.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. 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, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety, and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.

• Reviews and examines plans and specifications of civil construction plans for residential and commercial projects to ensure compliance with Land Development Code and engineering practices. Reviews permit applications and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews permit applications and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Reads and comprehends construction plans and site layouts
• Participates in pre-application meetings.
• Documents deficiencies and conducts conferences with engineers, contractors, developers, architects, and citizens to discuss discrepancies and interpretation of the codes; recommends methods for correcting deficiencies.
• Responds to requests for information from the general public, other governmental agencies, internal departments, and/or other interested parties, and, when necessary, communicates issues to other appropriate personnel.
• Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values, and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
• May have a role in the County’s disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency.
• Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

The physical requirements are that of light work and include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristic and abilities, such as above average agility or dexterity. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires fingering to include picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Required to operate a motor vehicle to conduct inspections and investigations.

Requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures. Transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Requires the expression or exchange of ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Requires perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions and/or is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions such as irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odor, dust, chemicals, etc. at least 25% but less than 50% of the work time.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of methods and practices involved in civil construction plans for residential and commercial projects; county ordinances and state codes; construction and design codes; general engineering principles and practices; methods and materials used in site construction; effective corrective measures.

Required to operate a personal computer and related software applications. Requires creative and business proofreading, editing, writing and research.

Required to read, understand, and interpret civil construction plans for residential and commercial projects, mechanical or electrical diagrams, plans, specifications, blueprints, Florida Statutes, codes and related documents; recognize deviations from plans in construction and installation process; enforce codes and regulations in a firm, tactful and impartial manner; express ideas effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain working relationship with employees, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and public.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; supplemented by Five (5) years of experience in reviewing civil construction plans, residential site plans, or commercial site plans; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be computer literate. A thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools is required.

LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and/or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered.

NOTE: The information given on your application will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications of the job description. After all applications are evaluated, your name will be placed on the employment list and sent to appropriate hiring authority for consideration.

The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at www.santarosa.fl.gov Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570.

Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process.

A Drug Free Workplace/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /Veteran's Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.