Building Plans Examiner / Architect

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Building Plans Examiner / Architect

Salary

$56,451.54 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2021-04382

Department

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

04/17/2024

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Planning and Development Department is actively seeking one (1) Building Plans Examiner.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is administrative work in examining construction plans for residential, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with applicable building codes. Work requires knowledge of building construction codes, architectural and structural drafting techniques, methods, and procedures used to analyze proposed construction designs and plans involving the use of specialized skills that are gained through specialized training and experience. Contacts require skills in understanding, assessing and influencing people's behavior when recommending changes to non-conforming construction designs. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards requiring use of judgment. Work is performed in an office environment. Operates standard office equipment, standard measuring devices and a motor vehicle. The physical demands are minimal. The work is performed under limited supervision where assignments are subject to established practices and procedures and reviewed for quality and adherence to established methods, standards and policies.

Examples of Work

• Reviews and analyzes residential, commercial and industrial construction drawings, plans and other specifications for compliance with construction building codes.

• Calculates and verifies engineering designs and permit fees.

• Informs applicants of structural discrepancies and other non-conforming building plans and advises them of corrections.

• Answers inquiries to assist and provide guidance on building code compliance.

• Operates a motor vehicle.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Competencies.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building construction codes and standard specifications, architectural and structural drafting techniques, and structural computation methods, procedures and terminology.

• Knowledge of construction designs and plans and blueprints and permits.

• Knowledge of applicable building construction and zoning code requirements.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, diagrams and plans.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A five (5) year combination of education, training or experience at the technical or professional level in construction and inspection, which must include:

• At least one (1) year of experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• If not already certified by the State of Florida as a Building Plans Examiner, must process an application for a provisional State of Florida Certificate as a Building Plans Examiner within one (1) month of appointment.

• Must possess or obtain within 3 months of appointment a provisional State of Florida Certificate as a Building Plans Examiner.

• Must possess or obtain with in twelve (12) months of receiving provisional certification, a standard State of Florida Certificate as a Building Plans examiner, and maintain same during employment in this class. An active valid Florida Architect License may be maintained in lieu of a FL Plans Examiner License.

• A valid Florida Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

  03

  The budgeted annual salary for this position is $56,451.54 This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position in this pay range?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

  05

  Do you have a five-year combination of education and/or experience at the technical or professional level in construction and inspection?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you have at least one year of experience at the technical or professional level in construction and inspection?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience in CONSTRUCTION.

  08

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  09

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience in CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION.

  10

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  11

  Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• Class E Driver License

• License from another State.

• Learner Permit

• My license is currently invalid.

• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

  12

  Select the state where you currently hold a Driver's License.

• State of Florida Driver's License

• State of Georgia Driver's License

• Driver's License from another state.

• I do not possess a driver's license at this time.

  13

  Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  16

  I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

  17

  Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

  18

  If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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  If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

  Required Question

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City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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