Certified Structural Plans Examiner (Residential)

Nature of Work

A certified Structural Plans Examiner (Residential) is an individual who has been delegated powers and duties by a Building Official or Chief Structural Plans Examiner to perform plans reviews of the Building Code - Residential and other applicable Codes and Standards for one-and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. This position is responsible for the examination of construction plans and specifications for compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations in the City's Building Department. Work involves approving or disapproving construction plans and specifications prior to issuing building permits. Work includes field and office duties.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Performs detailed structural and building plan reviews including loads analysis, computation of structural capacities, evaluation of handicap requirements, layout, material, construction methods, general design and specifications.
• Reviews roofing permits, analyzing, and reviewing the engineering, and evaluating the required documentation.
• Reviews construction plans for elevators and issues permits.
• Approves or rejects plans, blueprints, specifications, and materials lists based on compliance with applicable building regulations and good building and construction practices and issues licenses accordingly.
• Recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards.
• Administers the City's Board Up program which includes coordination with contractors and the inspection of failed or suspected soon-to-fail or fire damaged buildings.
• Requests vacation and/or demolition of any building or structure declared unsafe.
• Interprets and explains regulations and standards and disseminates technical advice to interested parties including subordinates, other sections and agencies, and the public.
• Conducts or assigns mechanical, building, and emergency technical field inspections as needed.
• Investigates and resolves complaints.
• Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains documentation, and prepares testimony.
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, and correspondence concerning building enforcement and inspection activities.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• A Florida licensed professional engineer who obtained licensure by examination in the civil or structural disciplines and who has practiced as a structural engineer for a period of not less than five years after licensure to include two years 'experience in the structural design of buildings.
• An individual shall have not less than two years of experience in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight -hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification, shall have been certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
• Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and reaching
• Must have the physical ability to bend, crawl and climb over construction sites and within buildings
• Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr

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Are you a Florida licensed professional engineer who obtained licensure by examination in the civil or structural disciplines and who has practiced as a structural engineer for a period of not less than five years after licensure to include two years 'experience in the structural design of buildings?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two years of experience in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, have completed an eight -hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification, shall have been certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency City of Miami Beach

Address 1700 Convention Center Drive

3rd Floor

Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Phone 305-673-7524

Website http://www.miamibeachfl.gov