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Location : Building Department 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd,, Bldg-B, Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 202603204
Department: BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply to the internal posting by clicking HERE
The starting salary ranges for the position are listed below, and are dependent upon qualifications
Building Plans Examiner I- $36.30-$41.75/Hourly
Technical work in the review and examination of construction plans for compliance with Florida Building Code and other applicable codes, Statutes and ordinances. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Building Department.
Building Plans Examiner II-$38.12-$43.83/Hourly
Responsible technical work in the review and examination of commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with Florida Building Code and other applicable codes, statutes and ordinances. Authority for broader scope of reviews with two (2) trade certifications. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Building Department.
Building Plans Examiner III-$40.02-$46.03/Hourly
Responsible technical work in the review and examination of commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with Florida Building Code and other applicable codes, statutes and ordinances. Authority for broader scope of reviews with three (3) trade certifications. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Building Department.
Building Plans Examiner IV-$42.03-$48.33/Hourly
Responsible technical work in the review and examination of commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with Florida Building Code and other applicable codes, statutes and ordinances. Authority for broader scope of reviews with four (4) or more trades or Residential Combination certification. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Building Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Reviews plans and applications in accordance with applicable codes.
• Coordinates and routes reviews to Fire Marshal.
• Prepares comments for code deficiencies.
• Calculates fees in accordance with approved fee schedules.
• Attends meetings with staff, engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Maintains proficiency with code changes and ordinances.
• Tracks and maintains required continuing education (CEU) requirements for licensure in accordance with state and department policy.
• Confers with contractors, developers, or public to explain corrective actions necessary for compliance with building codes.
• Provides high level of customer service to internal and external customers. Accomplishes customer service goals and department expectations of customer service excellence.
• Reads and interprets plans, specifications, correspondence, and related construction documents.
• Assist in emergency response measures, as needed.
• Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from a computer.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Building Plans Examiner I-
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Five (5) years' experience in construction required. Two years (2) in commercial construction, design, or inspections of buildings as a supervisor or contractor required.
Building Plans Examiner II-
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Six (6) years' experience in construction required. Two years (2) in commercial construction, design, or inspections of buildings as supervisor or contractor required.
Building Plans Examiner III-
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Seven (7) years' experience in construction required. Two years (2) in commercial construction, design, or inspections of buildings as supervisor or contractor required.
Building Plans Examiner IV-
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Eight (8) years' experience in construction required. Two years (2) in commercial construction, design, or inspections of buildings as supervisor or contractor required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of a clean driving record required.
Building Plans Examiner I-
Possession and maintenance of one (1) State of Florida-mandated building plans examiner certification or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Building Plans Examiner II-
Possession and maintenance of two (2) State of Florida-mandated building plans examiner certifications or the ability to obtain certifications required within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Building Plans Examiner III-
Possession and maintenance of three (3) State of Florida-mandated building plans examiner certifications or the ability to obtain certifications within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Building Plans Examiner IV-
Possession and maintenance of four (4) State of Florida-mandated building plans examiner certifications or residential combination certification, or the ability to obtain certifications within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and practices of building construction.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of building codes.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation in order to prepare and compose results of inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, site plans, development plans and zoning maps.
• Knowledge of commercial occupancy classifications and special occupancies, and the applicable code requirements for each.
• Ability to read and interpret complex commercial and residential building plans and specifications.
• Ability to complete thorough reviews of commercial plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to interpret technical designs and blueprints.
• Ability to enforce building codes.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to utilize computer and office software including but not limited to electronic mail.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 50 feet.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The office environment is fast paced
Documentation Requirements
Please Read Carefully
Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave:
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days:
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time:
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan:
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
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