Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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This position reviews for code compliance all plans and construction documents submitted for permitting for new construction, alteration and repair work on commercial, residential and industrial projects.  Provides courteous and professional customer service. Supervises subordinate Plans Examiners.

• Reviews engineered and non-engineered commercial, residential and industrial plans to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal codes, ordinances and laws before, during and after construction, including but not limited to building, energy, handicap accessibility, flood zone, plumbing, gas, electric, mechanical, etc.
• Approves plans, specifications and standards.
• Reviews multi-family housing plans for ADA compliance in accordance with the Fair Housing Act.
• Reviews permit applications as submitted for completeness and accuracy; tracks applications.
• Reviews mobile home permits for compliance with State requirements pertaining to set-up, set-back and electrical, plumbing and mechanical requirements.
• Reviews Florida Energy Code forms for compliance.
• Prepares sketches to detail code requirements.
• Reviews submitted plans for compliance with adopted Flood Ordinance.
• Determines Flood Zones in order to certify building elevation certificates and enforcement.
• Attends Development Review Meetings. Corresponds with comments to ensure compliance.
• Reviews plats, site plans, construction plans, architectural drawings, engineering plans and shop drawings for compliance with all applicable building codes and regulations.
• Prepares, processes and submits various documents, including plan review logs, inspection logs, vehicle mileage logs, violation notices, sketches, review notes, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Researches and obtains evidence and prepares reports concerning violations which have not been corrected. Testifies in legal proceedings as directed.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all current codes and inspection/enforcement procedures.
• Maintains required certifications through state-mandated continuing education.
• Interprets requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors, trades-workers, property owners and the general public.
• Assists customers at the counter.
• Performs Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspections as needed in areas of licensure.
• Supervises subordinate plan review staff to include selection, disciplinary issues and performance reviews.
• Provides direction to field inspectors relative to code requirements and processes for specific projects.

 

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

 

This position requires a high school diploma/GED supplemented by three (3) years experience as a Commercial Plans Examiner and two (2) years experience as a supervisor or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Standard Plans Examiner’s License and Certification in at least three (3) of the four (4) commercial technical categories (building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing, one (1) must be building category). Preference given to applicant who holds Inspector Licenses.  Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License.

 

The hourly range for this position is $32.2710 – $49.1040. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

 

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.