BUILDING CODES PLANS EXAMINER (MULTIPLE LEVELS) (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical)

Plans Examiner, Provisional -A61-- $49,285 - $66,963 - $83,621

Plans Examiner, I -A53--$56,985-$76,973- $96,961

Plans Examiner, II -A53-$59,295-$78,170-$97,044

Plans Examiner, III- A44-$66,223-$86,485-$106,746

Senior Plans Examiner -A43-$68,536-$90,766-$112,996

Salary offers may extend beyond the advertised minimum dependent upon salary history and comparable experience.

A salary offers would rarely extend beyond the midpoint.

To provide timely and accurate plan review of School District construction projects for compliance with relevant codes and standards consistent with the District’s goals. To provide timely and accurate plans review of code and standards compliance of construction projects in conformance with the contract documents consistent with the District’s goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Provisional:

1. Associate or bachelor’s degree in the field of construction or a related field and experience which totals four (4) years, with at least one (1) year of experience in construction or plans review. or -
2. High School Diploma or technical/vocational education in the field of construction or related field and experience which totals four (4) years, with at least one (1) year of such total being experience in construction or plans review.
3. Must be able to obtain Florida Building Code Plans Examiner license (FL468.609) within 120 days from date of hire and a standard license within one (1) year of employment in a construction disciplines (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical). Training will be provided by OCPS.
4. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Plan Examiner I:

1. High School diploma or technical/vocational education in the field of construction or a related field and experience which total four (4) years, with at least one (1) year of such total being experience in construction or plans review.
2. Must possess a State of Florida standard license as Building Code Plans Examiner in any one (1) of the four (4) disciplines of Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Plan Examiner II:

1. High School diploma or technical/vocational education in the field of construction or a related field and experience which total four (4) years, with at least one (1) year of such total being experience in construction or plans review.
2. Must possess a State of Florida standard license as Building Code Plans Examiner in any two (2) of the four (4) disciplines of Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Plan Examiner III:

1. High School diploma or technical/vocational education in the field of construction or a related field and experience which total four (4) years, with at least one (1) year of such total being experience in construction or plans review.
2. Must possess a State of Florida standard license as Building Code Plans Examiner in any three (3) of the four (4) disciplines of Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Senior Plan Examiner:

1. High School diploma or technical/vocational education in the field of construction or a related field and experience which total four (4) years, with at least one (1) year of such total being experience in construction or plans review.
2. Must possess a State of Florida standard license as Building Code Plans Examiner in any of the four (4) disciplines of Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Level of job and salary will depend on the candidate’s credentials
• Opportunity to advance, based on the licenses acquired
• Salary offers may extend beyond the advertised minimum dependent upon salary history and comparable experience.
• A salary offers would rarely extend beyond the midpoint

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge, training, and experience in the administration of technical code enforcement. Knowledge of trade discipline to which assigned including all applicable codes. Working knowledge of DOE regulations and experience in the implementation of Florida Statutes and State Requirements for Educational Facilities with regard to design and construction of educational facilities. Current knowledge of SBC, Florida Building Code, NEC, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, Florida Energy Code, Florida Accessibility Code, FEMA and ASHRAE. Skilled in plan review and administration of technical codes on multiple projects occurring concurrently. Ability to detect defects in materials and work quality, and in plans and specifications. Ability to operate an automobile in order to visit construction sites as necessary to resolve plan changes and deficiencies. Ability to interact with management and classified personnel and make sound technical decisions. Skilled in oral and written communications with a focus on customer service. Ability to maintain compliance records, prepare and present oral and written reports of a technical nature. Experience with building construction methods, materials, and processes.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Building Code Compliance

SUPERVISES: No direct supervision, however, will provide consistent code interpretations and guidance to OCPS and contracted inspection staff within the specified discipline.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, Copier

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Describes physical conditions of this position.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted.

Percentage
70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.
10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
5 Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.
5 Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
5 Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.
80 Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
70 Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
90 Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly, or quickly.
90 Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.
90 Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.

Note: Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manifests a professional code of ethics and values.
* Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
* Models the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization, and management tasks.
* Manage all operations and functions within the unit consistent with district goals.
* With and through staff, develop plans and identify district goals for each section in the unit.
* Review plans and specifications for compliance with applicable laws, codes, and accepted industry standards.
* Perform site inspections to resolve conflicts regarding deviations from approved plans and specifications, provide plan/code interpretations, and/or provide guidance and technical assistance to inspectors.
* Consult with architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, and other interested persons to explain code requirements and resolve design and construction problems.
* Attend pre-construction meetings to provide technical input regarding codes, standards, and inspections.
* Participate, when requested, in the District's formal review of construction drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
* Assist in solving field problems through recommendation and coordination with the Project Management team.
* Provide necessary information for any pending litigations.
* Participate successfully in training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to the assignments.
* Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
* Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
* Keep the Manager, Building Code Compliance informed of critical issues within the unit and incidents about which the Superintendent and/or the Board should be made aware.
* Keep abreast of new code developments and facilitates staff training in specified discipline.
* Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines, executive limitations, the district’s initiatives, and the school district’s charter guidelines.
* Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
* Develop leadership in subordinates.
* Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
* Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
∗ Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends, and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

* Essential Performance Responsibilities

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Non-bargaining unit compensation plan, twelve months, 8.0 hours per day.

EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

02/12/2024