The Building Services Division of the Development Services Department is seeking a Structural Plans Examiner.This is responsible technical work of more than average difficulty in the review and analysis of plans and specifications to determine compliance with the City of Fort Lauderdale Building and Zoning Ordinances, the Florida Building Code, and related technical codes.
An employee in this class is responsible for Inspects a variety of construction blueprints, projects and permit applications to determine whether plans, specifications, and materials conform to legally established requirements including the Florida Building Code and all local laws and ordinances. Reviews plans and deals with the public, but also responsible for field assignments as necessary.
The employee must exercise considerable independent judgment; however, unusual and complex technical problems are reviewed with a superior. Work is reviewed through conferences, plan review reports and observation of results obtained.
In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered
as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).- Performs detailed review of building diagrams, blueprints, sketches, plans and specifications for compliance with the FBC and local regulations for construction, prior to issuance of building permits for proposed building construction, land use, or building development modifications
- Coordinates with the Building Official and the Floodplain Manager on issues concerning Floodplain Management, Coastal Construction and local Floodplain Ordinances
- Confers with engineers, contractors, builders, or owners and approves or disapproves, suggests modifications, recommends corrections to plans as necessary and returns plans for corrections and resubmission
- Computes and inputs data in order to calculate building permit and impact fees
- Assists in establishing policies, practices and procedures for the plans review section and ensures they are implemented with the approval of an immediate supervisor
- Occasionally assists with inspections of building installations in process for compliance with plans submitted, permit applications and building code requirements
- Assists in the investigation of complaints regarding violation of the applicable codes and ordinances and assists with the prosecution of violators when necessary
- Reviews and evaluates drawings and specifications; occasionally inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with plans submitted, permit applications and building code requirements related to flood resistant design and construction
- Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment
- Assumes the role of the Chief Building Inspector in their absence
- Performs related work as required
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Please note that this position requires thatyouobtain certification from the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and keep this certification current to be employed at the City of Fort Lauderdale.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional qualifying work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education, at the division manager's discretion.
- Must be certified by the State of Florida, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), as a Structural Plans Examiner andStructural Inspector, and must meet at least one of the following:
- BORA Board Certification; Certificate of Competency as a General Contractorissued by an agency approved by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA)
- Must belicensed by the State of Florida, DBPR, as an Architect or Professional Engineer, having practiced for a minimum of five (5) years in the State of Florida, two (2) years of which shall have been within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, or
- Must have Seven (7) years of combined experience as a licensed General Contractor(Unlimited), five (5) years of which shall have been construction experience in the Structural discipline, two (2) years of which shall have been within the HVHZ, and a minimum of two (2) years as a Structural Inspector, or
- Must have five (5) years of experience as a Structural Plans Examiner or Structural Inspector,and two (2) years of construction experience in the Structural discipline, which shall have been within the HVHZ, and certified by BCAIB
- Possess a Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or be able to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire.
- If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.
NOTE: Required certifications must be kept current during employment in this class.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.
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