Building Plans Examiner- Historic en The City of Coral Gables, FL

About the Department

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical and administrative work in plans review and analysis to determine compliance with all applicable codes as well as accepted standards relating to building codes.  Collaborates with Historic Department as needed & exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of the Building Official & Historic Director. Work emphasizes a wide range of customer service functions and frequent interaction with the public.

Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  

Interprets and enforces the Florida Building Code, to include the historic provisions.

Reviews plans and applications for permits to ensure compliance with codes, laws and ordinances.  Advises applicants of required changes.  Gives final approval on applicable plans.

May occasionally perform historic inspections.

Answers questions and provides project representatives with explanations of deficiencies and lack of compliance; provides guidance to rectify deficiencies. 
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Processes all permit related documents/forms/information and ensures proper routing. 

Provides technical assistance and information on historic preservation to property owners.

Responds to customers' inquiries received through email, telephone, mail, or in person regarding the permitting process. Assists customers and exercises independent judgment to resolve issues. 
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Assists the Building Official or Deputy Building Official and Historic Director as needed.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Architectural History or related field.

A minimum of two years of related experience, preferably in a local or state preservation agency.  

Experience in construction / construction management is preferred.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Valid Florida Driver's License.