Job IRC66230
| This is very responsible supervisory and professional work supporting the City’s plans review and building inspection activities by assisting in the administration of the City’s building codes and ordinances, related government regulations, and the day-to-day operations of the City’s construction services, inspection, and permitting division. Work involves assisting the City Building Official with plan review activities to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances and regional/national technical standards for construction workmanship and safety, including areas involving building, electrical, plumbing, and gas/mechanical. Work requires knowledge of existing applicable codes, remaining up to date on any code changes and formulating policies and procedures to ensure effective plan review activates; providing information and explaining building codes, regulations and policies to architects, builders, contractors, the general public, and other City employees; and assisting the City’s Flood Plain Manager. Work also includes reviewing potential development projects and participating in the selection, placement, promotion, training, development, discipline, safety and appraisal of assigned personnel. Work of this class involves considerable public contact, often of a very sensitive nature, and requires the exercise of sound judgment, tact and diplomacy. Salary: $40.62 – $65.10 Hourly Close Date: 02-19-2026 (11:59 PM) Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must: · Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency. · Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License. · Possess and maintain a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) Plans Review license in at least one trade (building, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical) – or – must obtain the license within 12 months of hire. · Possess and maintain a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) Building Code Administrator license – or – must obtain the license within 12 months of hire (for criteria and process to obtain DBPR licenses see FL State Statute 468.609(2) and (3)). · Have thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, ordinances, and regulations. · Have knowledge of construction principles, methods, and materials. · Be able to read and understand construction and architectural plans and specifications. · Be able to prepare, revise and enforce codes, ordinances, and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially. · Be able to present technical information clearly, concisely, and in an interesting manner to lay groups and the general public, both orally and in writing. · Be proficient in the use of a computer and administrative support software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. · Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster. Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants: · Have a valid Bachelor’s degree. · Possess and maintain Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate – or – must obtain the certificate within 12 months of hire. · Have considerable (seven to ten years) progressively responsible experience in a construction related field, including architecture, inspections, or contractor/builder at an administrative level, including three or more years of senior level or supervisor experience. · Have considerable knowledge of techniques of effective graphic communication, including skill and ability in graphic illustration, drafting, and design; and are skilled in assessing market forces, development requirements, and economies at the local, regional, state, and national levels. https://erp.stpete.org/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=66230&p_spid=2491611 |