Structural Plans Examiner

Overview

Under supervision of the Chief Structural Inspector, performs technical work associated with the reviewing of structural plans to assure compliance with the Florida Building Code, City of Sunrise Ordinances, and other applicable codes. As required, an incumbent in this classification performs structural field inspections as needed and a variety of other duties associated with enforcement of the Florida Building Code (FBC).

• Performs tasks outlined below under the direction of the Chief Structural Inspector and/or Building Official, within the defined political boundaries of the City of Sunrise or other areas only as permitted by inter-local agreement.
• Performs plan reviews of buildings and structures in accordance with the FBC and the Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code and other Codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs field inspections of all structural discipline related components, including work and materials, used or installed in new construction, additions, alterations, or repairs as outlined in the Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code.
• May issue a stop work order under the direction of the Chief Structural Inspector and/or Building Official whenever work is being done in violation of the provisions of the Code or is being performed in a manner that would create a hazard to life or property.
• May issue an Unsafe Structure order under the direction of the Building Official whenever the situation arises.
• Investigates complaints of work performed without the required permits and document any violations found.
• Assists in the preparation for prosecution of code violators and represents the City at Special Magistrate hearings.
• Provides superior customer service and correspondences with property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers who request information regarding the Codes in effect, plan review comments, and/or inspections that have been or will be performed.
• Answers technical questions concerning the Florida Building Code for field structural inspectors, depending on area of expertise.
• Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.
PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

Please upload copies of all required certifications

Required certifications and licenses must be kept current to continue employment in this position.

To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Plans Examiner, such person shall hold the required licenses and/or certifications needed to be certified by Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) as a Structural Plans Examiner.

Such person shall be a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested and having practiced for a minimum of five (5) years within the State of Florida, two (2) years of which shall have been within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) or by passing the Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) HVHZ exam.

OR

Such person must possess a current license as a General Contractor with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the structural discipline with that license of which, two (2) years shall have been within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) or by passing the Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) HVHZ exam.
In addition, such person shall be a Standard Building Inspector and appointed as such, for a minimum of one (1) year by an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida.

AND

Possess a current active license issued by the State of Florida, Building Code and Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Standard Building Plans Examiner and Standard Building Inspector. (Architects and Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification only.)
Possess a current Certificate of Competency or a Professional Engineer or Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities:
Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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