Building Plans Examiner I (Structural) #2025-020

City Of Pompano Beach • Pompano Beach, FL

402d • $86,164 - $121,241

About The Position

The Building Plans Examiner I (Structural) position at the City of Pompano Beach involves highly responsible technical work in enforcing local, state, and federal building regulations. The role requires examining construction projects to ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes, consulting with various stakeholders, and performing inspections. The examiner will also handle permit applications, investigate code violations, and participate in emergency assessments following natural disasters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must secure certification through the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.
• Must secure certification through the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board.
• Must be licensed as a Design Professional or Certified Contractor.
• 10 years of combined construction experience, with 2 years in construction inspections required.
• 2 years of construction experience in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, or related field preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.
• Ability to acquire FEMA NIMS certification up to level G-400.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of building construction materials and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of mapping and basic engineering principles.
• Ability to serve in a lead capacity and delegate work.

Responsibilities

• Examine new construction and alteration projects for compliance with Florida Building Code.
• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners on building permit applications.
• Generate permits, calculate fees, and verify contractor competency certification.
• Attend court hearings as an expert witness regarding building code compliance.
• Perform mandatory inspections for ongoing or completed work, issuing corrections as necessary.
• Investigate complaints about code violations and recommend remedial actions.
• Conduct pre-application and pre-construction meetings.
• Participate in Rapid Impact/Damage Assessment deployments after storms.
• Perform after-hours and emergency inspections when required.
• Maintain service cycle times for examination tasks.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED