Construction Plans Examiner I (Multiple Opportunities)

Construction Plans Examiner I (Multiple Opportunities) West Palm Beach, FL Job Details $31.94 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave 457(b) Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Pension plan Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Carpentry Engineering Architecture Plumbing building codes Mid-level High school diploma or GED Electrical experience Associate's degree in architecture HVAC Electrical building codes Associate's degree in engineering Construction 4 years Associate's degree

Full Job Description ISSUED:

04/10/2026

CLOSES:

04/24/2026

Position:

CONSTRUCTION PLANS EXAMINER I

(Multiple Opportunities)

Salary:

$31.94

Per Hour Department:

PLANNING ZONING & BUILDING

Division:

Building Hours:

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday; may be required to work overtime.

Other:

Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

THESE ARE AT-WILL POSITIONS.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job

ID 2300 N.

Jog Road, WPB 34226 Examines construction plans for compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, and County regulations. Reviews various applications and construction plans for compliance with current codes in one of the following categories: Building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical. Work is performed within the framework provided by construction codes and Building Division policies while exercising independent judgment under the direction of an administrative superior. Performance is reviewed through oral/written communications, re-examination of plans, and within the framework provided by construction codes/Building Division policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) years of experience as required by the State of Florida in construction work as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Inspector, Electrician, Plumber, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician, or Carpenter in the appropriate trade.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Qualified applicants must possess the following: A Florida Plans Examiner License in one (1) of the following categories: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or Structural, OR Valid certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or another state, with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional Licenses within 120 days of hire AND one (1) Standard Florida License within 11 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Experience with construction/building/electrical code compliance or examining construction plans, or Associate's Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field.

BENEFITS

Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan 457(b) deferred compensation program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement program Additional benefits and employee perks All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).