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Construction Plans Reviewer I - Structural

Collier County, FL

Naples, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28.32–$45.88 Per Hour
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Blueprints, Building Codes, Building Permits, Community Development, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Inspection, Construction Planning, Customer Support/Service, Engineering, Federal Emergency Management Agency, High School Diploma, Land Development, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Public Safety, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technical Drawing, Value Engineering, Zoning
LOCATION
Naples, FL
POSTED
7 days ago
Salary: $28.32 - $45.88 Hourly
Location : Building Review & Permitting, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 09144
Department: Growth Management Community Development
Division: Building Plans Review & Inspection
Opening Date: 02/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary
Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, andmany of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Essential Functions

What You'll Do
As a Plans Examiner, you'll play a critical role in shaping safe, compliant, and high-quality development in our community. You'll review construction plans, collaborate with industry professionals, and help guide projects from concept to permit - all while providing excellent customer service.

This role blends technical expertise with problem-solving and communication. You won't just check boxes - you'll help people understand the "why" behind the code and work toward practical, compliant solutions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Review permit applications, engineered construction plans, and specifications for residential, commercial, and other structures to ensure compliance with applicable state and local building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas, irrigation, and zoning codes.
  • Evaluate engineered projects for compliance with FEMA floodplain regulations, including elevation and flood-resistant construction requirements.
  • Review site development plans for building type, occupancy, accessibility, separation, and use.
  • Perform structural plan reviews for commercial projects in accordance with Florida Building Codes, local land development codes, and federal ADA/Fair Housing regulations.
  • Identify plan deficiencies, prepare clear correction reports, and approve plans once code requirements are met.
  • Review revisions and resubmittals for previously rejected or approved plans.
  • Assess plans for constructability and value engineering; participate in pre-construction meetings when needed.
  • Interpret and explain code requirements to contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance on permit status, inspection requirements, fees, and code updates.
  • Assist customers at the front counter and over the phone with professionalism and a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, energy calculations, and fixture counts.
  • Approve permits, calculate appropriate fees, and ensure inspection requirements are properly documented.
  • Accurately enter, review, and maintain plan review notes, approvals, rejections, and correspondence in electronic systems.
  • Respond to questions and concerns from inspectors, contractors, designers, property owners, the public, and internal staff.
  • Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to address customer concerns, workload priorities, and code compliance issues.
Additional Duties
  • May serve as an expert witness before the Code Enforcement Board.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must meet requirements for Plans Examiner certification, including one of the following:
    • Four (4) years of combined experience in construction, building inspection, or plans review in the certification category sought; or
    • Three (3) years of postsecondary education in construction-related fields plus one (1) year of relevant work experience; or
    • Three (3) years of technical education in construction-related fields plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.
  • Fingerprinting and background screening required.
Licenses & Certifications (Covered by Collier County)
  • Must obtain Provisional Plans Examiner Certification from the Florida Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of hire for assigned trade(s).
  • Must obtain and maintain a Standard Plans Examiner License in the assigned trade within two (2) years of provisional certification.
  • Ongoing continuing education is required through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Why This Role Matters
Your work directly impacts public safety, accessibility, and the quality of development in our community. If you enjoy technical detail, problem-solving, and helping people navigate complex regulations with clarity and professionalism, this role offers meaningful work with lasting impact.

Supplemental information
• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time
employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.
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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.
  • I understand and agree with the statements above.
  • I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes .
  • No

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Do you possess previous experience in the construction field, general engineering for building structures systems, examining engineered building plans or building code inspections?
  • Yes
  • No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe and list the years of relevant experience for this position.
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Please select the option that best applies to you.
  • No Experience
  • I have four (4) years of combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection, or plans review.
  • I have three (3) years of post-secondary education, and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection, or plans review.
  • I have three (3) of technical education in the field of construction and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review.

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Do you possess a State of Florida Standard License as a Structural Plans Examiner from the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board?
  • Yes
  • No

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If you answered "no" to the above question, are you able to obtain a Provisional Certification as a Structural Plans Examiner from the Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of the date of hire and obtain a Standard License within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable

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