Structural Plans Examiner

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 structural discipline. Applicants who were licensed as a Professional Engineer under the civil engineering discipline on or before March 1, 1993 are also eligible. All applicants must be eligible for certification by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals as specified in Chapter 8 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
  
  License must be in good standing with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation with no pending complaints.
• Standard certification by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an inspector and plans examiner.…