Structural Plans Examiner

Position is posted on a continuous basis until a sufficient amount of qualified applications are received.

Applicants who are interested in the position are encouraged to submit an application promptly; notice will not be announced prior to closing the posting.

This is advanced professional engineering work in the examination of complex construction plans for building construction projects. Under occasional supervision, reviews building plans and performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in connection with his/her duty to enforce all of the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade County Code, City Code, and other related codes.

This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week.

• Examines commercial and residential construction permit plans to determine structural integrity and compliance with requirements of the applicable codes and regulations.
• Reviews walk-thru and drop-off residential and commercial construction plans, determines structural adequacy of various types of ratings and structures or buildings, and approves or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with code requirements.
• Exercises considerable independent judgment in the application of professional engineering knowledge to the examination of complex construction plans, determination of structural integrity, and in the performance of related engineering duties.
• Approves or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with the code and other regulatory requirements; discusses disapproved items with architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners to obtain plan changes necessary for approval.
• Makes interpretations of the Florida Building Code and makes decisions concerning the feasibility of deviations from the code under various conditions.
• Evaluates engineering criteria to enforce control procedures for the fabrication of various building materials and types of construction; makes recommendations for the establishment of departmental policy concerning the use of new building materials.
• Keeps abreast of methods of new construction; evaluates proposed construction plans in light of the adequacy of built-in life safety features and systems.
• Orders necessary shop drawings, field tests, soil reports, and special supervision of construction as required to complete plans processing work.
• Operates the residential and commercial structural help desks.
• Performs general administrative/office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including building plans, shop drawings, engineering reports, permit applications, job pricing records and reports, code compliance complaints, correspondence, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other City department personnel, property/home owners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, County personnel, general public, etc.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, including a computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone, etc.
• Enforces and explains pertinent sections of the applicable codes.
• Issues verbal and written notices of code violation and citations for code violations.
• Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing.
• Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance.
• Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Building Official and/or Chief Building Inspector.

• Performs other related work as required.

• A High School Diploma or a GED equivalent, supplemented by six (6) years of experience as a structural engineer practicing within the area of jurisdiction of the Building Code with responsibility for the design of building structures.
• Must possess a State of Florida Professional Engineer license under the…