Structural Plans Examiner

Description

NATURE OF WORK

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).

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• 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.

EXPERIENCE

• 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.

• Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades.

• Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board.

• Florida Board of Professional Engineers.

• Department of Business and Professional Regulations as an Architect.

• Possess or be eligible to obtain a current certification as a Structural Plans Examiner and Structural Inspector issued by BORA.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.

NOTE:

Structural Plans Examiners and Inspectors shall be required to obtain a Reinforced Unit Masonry certification within two (2) years from their initial BORA certification date.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: (Trainees Only)

• To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Plans Examiner (Trainee), such person shall be certified by the Building Code and Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Standard Building Inspector and such person must hold the required licenses and/or certifications and experience needed to also be certified by BORA as a Structural Inspector.

AND

• 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 years shall have been within the HVHZ or by-passing BORA's HVHZ exam.
• Serve as a Building Inspector for a minimum of one (1) year for an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida AND who complies with the requirements to be certified by BORA as a Structural Inspector.

OR

• 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 HVHZ or by passing the BORA HVHZ exam.

AND ALL REQUIREMENTS BELOW

• Possess a current Certificate of Competency or a Professional Engineer license or Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities:

• Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

• Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades.

• Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board.

• Florida Board of Professional Engineers.

• Department of Business and Professional Regulations as an Architect.

• Must obtain a 120-Day Temporary Provisional certification as a Structural Plans Examiner from BORA within ninety (90) days from date of employment.

• Must obtain a Provisional Building Plans Examiner certificate of licensure from the State of Florida (BCAIB) within one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment/promotion. (Architects and Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification only.)

• Must obtain a Provisional certification as a Structural Plans Examiner from BORA within one hundred and twenty (120) days from date of employment.

• Must obtain a Standard Building Plans Examiner license from the State of Florida (BCAIB) within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment.

• Must obtain a Standard Structural Plans Examiner certification from BORA within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment.

NOTE:

The City will reimburse application fees for the required licenses and certifications upon successful acquisition of all required certification/license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

• Work is performed in various environments including the office when providing plan review, as well as in the field when conducting indoor and outdoor inspections, at various locations within the City.
• Shifts and work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to: varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions.
• May be required to perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Physical

• Must have sufficient strength and agility to permit some lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching and climbing steps or ladders. Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time required
• Ability to occasionally require to sit, climb or balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to operate a City issued motor vehicle, raising objects from lower to higher positions or moving horizontally from position-to-position.

Sensory

• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees from all City Departments/Divisions and the public.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of required structural inspections, procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, and methods and practices of construction used in the high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) areas of Florida.
• Thorough knowledge of the Florida Building Code and all other applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Thorough Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures of governing work that falls under the structural discipline.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate architectural and structural details of construction plans, and product approvals for compliance with all applicable Building Code, City Code, and other applicable requirements.
• Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans under workload deadline conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret construction diagrams, plans, and blueprints and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction and installation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Ability to enforce code regulations professionally, firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Ability to operate a City-issued lightweight motorized vehicle
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, City officials, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, vendors, the general public and other outside organizations with the goal of fostering positive employee relations and employee morale.
• Ability to meet the public, and explain and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially, sometimes in stressful or emotional situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and use tact and independent judgement to address escalated situations.
• Demonstrates a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity involving the public while demonstrating an understanding, consideration, and respect for cultural, religious and gender differences.
• Effective communications skills and proficiency with computer skills, grammar and composition are required.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY

GENERAL EMPLOYEE

HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/01/23

City-Paid Medical Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:

• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity:

Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 2.5%

15 Years 2.5%

20 Years 5.0%

• Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay

Paid Holidays:

Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July, Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Annual Leave:

Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service Total Hours Accrued Annually

Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days

Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days

Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days

Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out:

Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays:

Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance:

For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave:

Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion:

After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty-eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement:

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:

• In State = Up to 3 Days
• Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement:

After one (1) year of full-time employment

• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C
• $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union:

We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union - 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):

• Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
• Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
• Accident Advantage
• Life Insurance Coverage
• AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Care Protection
• Cancer Protection Assurance
• MissionSquare Retirement Compensation Programs

o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

01

Which of the following education requirements to you meet? (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED equivalency diploma AND 5 years of combined experience for the Structural discipline
• Graduation from an accredited institution holding a Bachelor or Associate of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction may be credited for two (2) years for Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree of the required five (5) years of combined experience for the Structural discipline
• I do not meet either of the above listed educational/experience requirements.

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue:

04

If you have not held a Florida Driver's License for the last three (3) years, please give previous Driver's License number and the State or County in which it was issued.

Required Question

Employer City of Sunrise

Address 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Sunrise, Florida, 33351

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