CITY OF
INSPECTOR - BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER
DEFINITION
This
is an exempt position, which is technical work responsible for the
inspection/plan review of building construction, plans, alterations, or repairs
for compliance with Florida Building Code, laws and regulations for building
and licensing.
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 Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, Americans with
Disabilities Act and all related codes as to construction, maintenance, safety
and conformance. Work is carried out
independently, but employee may receive work orders from the Chief
Building Inspector and Chief Building
Official. Work performance is reviewed
by the Chief Building Inspector.
Performs
the building plans review services; coordinates plans review activities in
conformance with sound plans review standards; issues inspection reports.
Structural
Plans Examiner shall have the power and duties as may be delegated by the Chief
Building Inspector or Building Director/Building Official.
Reviews
plans/specifications for compliance for Florida Building Code and related Codes
and City ordinances.
Reviews
plans for compliance with Development Review Committee and reports to Building
Director.
Performs
inspections of all buildings or structures as to the conformity to conditions
of the permit.
Checks
to insure that building plans meet with the Citys building requirements.
Prepares
reports, performs inspections and investigations as required.
Conducts
field visits and inspections as required by Chief Building Inspector and Chief
Building Official.
Consults
and deals with the general public, department officials, contractors, building
owners and associates.
Enforces
building codes.
Performs
duties of Chief Building Inspector during his absence.
Performs
inspections, which may require employee to climb ladders or multiple flights of
stairs, withstand exposure to heights, walk on steep inclines, such as roofs.
Chairs
Advisory Board for the Disabled for the Building Official.
Schedules/holds
Pre-construction meetings on specific projects.
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Performs
related work as required and as directed.
Thorough
knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials and
equipment.
Knowledge
of modern office procedures, practices and methods.
Ability
to understand and interpret plans and specifications.
Ability
to coordinate and plan inspection activities of the City.
Ability
to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.
Ability
to prepare reports and maintain records.
Ability
to enforce conformity with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability
to perform field inspection work.
Ability
to consult with contractors, building owners, the general public, departmental
officials, and associates to maintain satisfactory working relationships on
inspection and regulatory matters.
Ability
to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments
correctly.
Ability
to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.
Ability
to learn computer system for permit activities.
Ability
to train subordinates.
Ability
to research microfilm/digitizer and operation of systems.
Ability
to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other
municipal employees, department officials and the general public.
Graduation from a standard high school or an
equivalent recognized certificate, considerable responsible experience in the
inspection of plans, specifications, construction installation and
alterations of various building trades, project
or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
To be eligible for appointment as a Structural
Plans Examiner, such person shall be certified by the State of
Engineers
are exempt from BCIA certification only).
Such person shall be certified by the Board of
Rules and Appeals and shall meet one or more of the following qualifications:
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(a)
A Florida Registered Architect or
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 structural inspector under the jurisdiction of the building code; or
(b)
Ten (10) years experience as a licensed
General Contractor (Unlimited) five (5) years of which shall have been
construction experience in the Structural discipline within the jurisdiction of
FBC code; or:
(c)
Five (5) years experience as Chief
Structural Inspector, Structural Plans Examiner or Structural Inspector, three
(3) years of which shall have been with the jurisdiction of this Code.
(d)
An applicant for Certification as a
Structural 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 Structural discipline as listed
below:
Each of the applicants shall possess a current
Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor (Unlimited) issued by:
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Broward County Central Examining Board of
Building Construction Trades (as Class A Unlimited General Contractor) Dade
County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Block proctored, issued on or
after January 1, 1968.
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Any other proctored examination graded by
an independent testing agency approved by the Broward County Board of Rules and
Appeals.
This classification may be designated as
required 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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