Building Plans Examiner - Electrical

Salary : $100,380.80 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-084
Department: Building
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Under supervision of the Chief Electrical Inspector, performs technical work associated with the reviewing of electrical plans to assure compliance with the Florida Building Code, occasionally performing electrical field inspections, and a variety of other duties associated with enforcement of the Florida Building Code.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews construction plans and inspects construction projects, ordering changes as necessary, so as to enforce the Florida Building Code and related Town ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new construction, alterations, repairs and materials used.
• Receives and reviews applications and plans; answers inquiries and furnishes information pertaining to building codes.
• Confers with developers and others concerning permit and Code requirements.
• Assists Building Official in interpreting provisions of Florida Building Code.
• Assists in supervising workload of subordinate building inspectors; performs inspection duties as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining records and required reports.
• Attends meetings of various governing boards, as necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas undercharge; attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification.
• As needed, responds to after-hours emergency situations and evaluates life and safety hazards relating to public or private structures.
• Serve as a Division liaison for the implementation of new software and other information technology upgrades.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)
EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited High School or GED.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must be certified as required by BCAIB as an Electrical Plans Examiner and as an Electrical Inspector. Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification.

• Must be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications:
  • Be an Engineer in the discipline requested and having practiced a minimum of five (5) years within the State of Florida.
    • OR
  • Be an Electrical Inspector serving for a minimum of one (1) year for an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida and who complies with at least one (1) of the qualifications of Section 104.12.3.1.
• Must possess a current Certificate of Competency or a Professional License in the discipline requested as a Master Electrician Contractor or Electrical Contractor or Engineer issued by at least one of the following entities:
  • Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
  • Broward County Central Examining Board of Electricians.
  • Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board,
  • Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Special Requirements

Current Incentives/Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Schedule: 4-day work week - 10 hours per day (Monday-Thursday)
• Leave:
  • Holidays - 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave - 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave - Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days - 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
  • Town Sponsored Pension - mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION:

• Status Updates/Communication: please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department.
• Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
• Driving history: to request a copy of your Florida driving history, visit flhsmv.gov
• Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
• E-Verify: Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization.
• Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans' Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans' Preference.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
01

Are you a High School graduate from an accredited High School or possess a GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently possess a Building Plans Examiner certification from the Florida Building Code Administration and Inspectors?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• An Engineer in the discipline requested and having practiced a minimum of five (5) years within the State of Florida
• An Electrical Inspector serving for a minimum of one (1) year for an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida and who complies with at least one (1) of the qualifications of Section 104.12.3.1
• Do not possess.

04

Do you possess a current Certificate of Competency or a Professional License in the discipline requested as a Master Electrician Contractor or Electrical Contractor or Engineer issued by at least one of the following entities:

• Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board.
• Broward County Central Examining Board of Electricians.
• Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board.
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
• Do not possess.

05

Are you a Standard Inspector appointed as such, for a minimum of one (1) year by an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you certified as required by BCAIB as an Electrical Plans Examiner and as an Electrical Inspector?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a current certification as a General Contractor from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or Broward County Central Examinations Board?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you had a suspended and/or revoked driver's license within the past sixty (60) months (not insurance related)?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?

• Yes
• No

11

If you selected "Yes" to the question above please list the last date you used tobacco products.
Required Question