Senior Plans Examiner

This is very responsible technical office and public contact work in the City’s Building Department, performing work that is moderate to difficult in nature, involving the review and processing of plans and permits for compliance with Florida building codes, municipal ordinances, life safety codes, flood prevention ordinances and other regulatory codes governing the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of commercial and residential structures. Work includes the study of new materials, methods, and applications of building construction to keep abreast of modern developments; conducting field inspections; recommending changes to bring plans into conformance with codes; and issuing permits for building construction and alteration, parking lot location and construction and outdoor sign erection. Work may include serving as lead supervisor over staff engaged in similar activities and providing advice and assistance in the more difficult work matters. Work requires considerable initiative and the exercise of independent judgment, discretion, and tact in dealing with personnel of other City departments, County, State and Federal officials, the public, contractors, and design professionals.

Salary: $33.44 - $51.33 Hourly

Close Date: 07-20-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

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 license from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) for residential/building plan review, with one additional trade license in plan review or a residential/building inspector license.

• Possess excellent computer skills including at least an intermediate skill level in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have considerable experience in building construction as a building inspector, general contractor, or fire inspector.

• Have thorough knowledge of relevant municipal building, zoning and related ordinances, codes, laws and regulations.

• Are able to conduct site inspections, to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints, and compare documents to the construction in progress.

• Are able to enforce and interpret regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.