CITY OF
CHIEF MECHANICAL INSPECTOR
DEFINITION
This
is an exempt position, which is responsible supervisory inspectional and office
operation work in determining compliance with the Florida Building Code, laws
and regulations governing the installation and operation of mechanical systems
and equipment.
The
employee in this classification is responsible for performing field inspections
of a variety of mechanical installations, and is responsible for the
supervision of inspectors in this section.
Work involves the review and disposition of applications and plans for
building permits to insure that all such construction meets the required
standards of the Florida Mechanical Code as to construction, maintenance,
safety and conformance.
Work is performed under the general direction
of the Chief Building Official with considerable latitude for the use of
technical discretion and judgment.
Work
will also involve assistance in the preparation of the budget for the
department.
Supervises
and participates in new and existing air conditioning, heating and
refrigeration installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings
for conformance with codes, approved plans and specifications.
Examines
plans and workmanship to see that mechanical work complies with codes and
regulations and recommends methods for improvement. Reviews/approves permit applications.
Consults
with contractors and other interested parties and explains and interprets
mechanical standards and codes.
Plans,
organizes and supervises the work and training of subordinate inspectors.
Establishes
policies, practices, and procedures of the mechanical division, ensures that
they are implemented at the approval of the Chief Building Official.
Supervises
the investigation of complaints regarding violation of the mechanical codes and
applicable ordinances and coordinates the prosecution of violators when
necessary.
Prepares
and submits periodic activity reports of mechanical inspections and investigations.
Supervises
the review and approval of plans and specifications for compliance with
mechanical requirements.
Cites
Notice of Violation for violations related to Florida Mechanical Code and
processes the NOV for citation through code enforcement action.
Performs
related work as required and as directed.
Considerable
knowledge of the principles and practices involved in constructing, installing,
maintaining and operating a variety of mechanical installations, equipment and
appliances.
Thorough
knowledge of possible defects and faults in mechanical systems and appliances
and of standard testing devices and effective corrective measures.
Thorough
knowledge of National, State and Local mechanical codes as they apply to air
conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical installations and appliances.
Considerable
knowledge of general building design and construction.
Ability
to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability
to interpret blueprints, drawings and diagrams.
Ability
to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
departmental officials, professional groups and the general public.
Ability
to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.
Graduation from a standard high school or any
equivalent recognized certificate, supplemented by technical training in
mechanical practices and techniques.
To
be eligible for appointment as a Chief Mechanical Inspector or Mechanical Plans
Examiner, such person shall be certified by the State of
(a)
A Florida Registered Professional Engineer in
the discipline requested and having practiced within the jurisdiction of this
Code for at least three (3) years; and two (2) years as a Mechanical Inspector
under the jurisdiction of this Code; or
(b)
Ten (10) years experience as a Mechanical
Contractor, Class A Air Conditioning Contractor or Journeyman, five (5) years
of which shall have been construction experience in the mechanical discipline
within the jurisdiction of the Florida Building Code including two (2) as a
Mechanical Inspector; or
(c)
Five (5) years as Chief Mechanical Inspector,
Mechanical Plans Examiner or Mechanical Inspector, three (3) years of
construction experience in the Mechanical discipline which shall have been
within the jurisdiction of Florida Building Code.
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MECHANICAL INSPECTOR
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(d)
An applicant for Certification as a Chief
Mechanical Inspector or Mechanical Plans Examiner under the provisions of this
section who is a graduate from an accredited school holding a Bachelor or
Associate of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building
Construction may be credited for three (3) years for Bachelor Degree or one (1)
year for an Associate Degree of the required ten year experience for the Mechanical
discipline as listed below:
(e)
Each of the applicants shall possess a
current Certificate of Competency as a Mechanical Contractor or Class A Air
Conditioning Contractor issued by:
Ψ
Ψ
Broward
Ψ
Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying
Board, Block proctored, issued on or after January 1 1968.
Ψ
Any other proctored examination graded by an
independent testing agency approved by the Broward County Board of Rules and
Appeals.
This is a
designated Recovery classification in the Citys Emergency Operations Plan
and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared
emergencies. Attendance at National
Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is
mandatory.
Rev. 10/07
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