CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, FL Non-Exempt Grade 32
Building Development Plans Examiner/Inspector
Definition: Under general supervision, maintains general control over the permitting process in accordance with the City Code
and ordinances for the City of Pinellas Park and provides inspection services.
Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks,
knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Tasks:
Reviews construction blueprints and drawings for commercial and residential construction; interprets and applies codes
relating to building, engineering, zoning, governmental regulations and Life Safety; coordinates reviews with other City
agencies and divisions; prepares a variety of reports, documents and correspondence relating to building permits and
code compliance; performs onsite inspections for code compliance. Consults and relays both oral and written results to
contractors for proper corrections of code violations.
Corresponds with engineers, architects, contractors and building owners concerning questions related to plan reviews;
checks construction documents to ensure conformance with minimum code requirements. Gathers and analyzes
information to make a flood zone determination; permits simple applications including entering all information into the
computer system; checks the contractors’ certifications and licenses and prepares the documents to completion for
permits; reviews projects at the front counter; helps customers with questions related to building, renovations and
prepares project to receive permit.
Permits simple applications including entering all data into the computer system; prepares documents to completion for
permits; assists customers with questions related to building, renovations and prepares project permit; performs
inspections in a timely manner; responds to inquiries and complaints related to trades inspections. May be required to
provide professional guidance in the protection and enhancement of the City’s urban forest pertaining to proper
management, selection, planting, and maintenance of trees; administers those sections of the City Land Development
Code pertaining to the specific area of inspection specialty; inspects installations to assure safety and compliance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of building principles and practices including residential, retail, commercial, and industrial.
Knowledge of training methods and procedures.
Knowledge of legal documents necessary to maintain the permitting process in a city government.
Skill in reading blueprints, drawings, schematics, and other architectural/construction documents.
Skill in analyzing information and drawing valid conclusions.
Skill in developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships.
Skill in oral communication in one-on-one and group situations.
Skill in written communications for technical purposes.
Skill in administering permits and on-site inspections of work performed.
Skill in operating computer hardware and software.
Skill in scheduling and prioritizing projects.
Skill in handling stressful or confrontational situations.
Physical Requirements: Requires travel throughout the City (approximately 70% of the time) and work within an office
environment (approximately 30% of the time). Work involves a moderate amount of physical effort; regularly required to reach,
bend, pull and lift/carry objects up to 25 pounds without assistance. On occasion work requires stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Requires five (5) years of work experience in the construction industry. Must obtain
provisional state certification for Building Plans Examiner and Building Inspector within three (3) months from date of hire. Must
obtain standard state certification for Building Plans Examiner and Building Inspector within one (1) year of receipt of the provisional
certification(s). Employees are required to pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses identified for
their position and listed in the most recent version of the NIMS Training Guide within one (1) year of placement into this position.
Requires a valid Florida driver license.
