Construction Plans Reviewer I - Structural

Review construction plans for building code compliance, local ordinances and state regulations in order to issue building permits for the construction or remodeling of buildings throughout the County.

• Examines and reviews permits, applications, engineered construction plans and specifications for buildings, residence dwellings and / or other structures to determine compliance with the provisions of the state building, mechanical, electrical, gas, irrigation and plumbing codes, and zoning ordinance for issuance of building permits.
• Reviews proposed engineered projects for compliance with FEMA regulations for building elevations and flood resistant construction methods and materials.
• Reviews site development plans for building construction type, accessibility, building separation and use.
• Reviews and approves engineer reports.
• Performs structural plan reviews for commercial type permit applications for compliance with current Florida Building Codes, Collier County Land Development Codes (if effected), and federal ADA / Handicap Regulations / Fair Housing Act Regulation; interacts with customers / clients by telephone or in person to discuss their plans, code violations, informational questions, procedural questions; meets with supervisor to discuss customer concerns, daily review schedules, and code compliance issues.
• Identifies any defects or inadequacies; prepares plan check correction reports; requires corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent county codes; and approves plans that comply.
• Reviews engineered plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering; attends and participates in pre-construction conferences as appropriate.
• Review corrections and changes submitted for plans that were rejected and revisions to plans that originally passed and already permitted; prepares and files code compliance reports.
• Arranges pre-application meetings; interprets code requirements for contractors, homeowners, engineers, architects, and attorneys; and assists with advising interested parties of updates and changes in the codes.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable state, County, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies, and procedures, as well as approved construction plans / specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and research code books, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed.
• Provides information and technical assistance concerning development plans, construction requirements, non-compliance issues, and related issues; meets with and discusses problem areas with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and property owners; recommends solutions to problems; and responds to questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Assists customers at front counter; performs customer service while attending to their needs; and informs customer of permit status.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and technical drawings; reviews same for compliance with applicable engineering codes, ordinances and regulations; and prepares energy calculations and fixture counts.
• Approves permits for construction; calculates and assesses proper fees for permits and / or inspections.
• Performs data entry functions by keying information into a computer system; retrieves, reviews, or modifies data in computer database; verifies accuracy of entered data; and makes corrections as appropriate.
• Retrieves list of the required inspections for builders and contractors.
• Enters required data about plans, review notes, and reasons for pass / fail status into a computer database; prints and mails form letters indicating, as per the code, the reason(s) for rejecting the submitted plans
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information / assistance from field inspectors, contractors, plan reviewers, architects, code enforcement, owners / builders, the public, employees, supervisors, or other individuals.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.

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