City of Miami Beach
Overview
This position requires structural engineering analysis and review of buildings as mandated by the Miami-Dade County Code. It involves highly skilled inspections, enforcement and supervisory work in the examination, review, analysis, approval and/or disapproval of plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and other applicable codes and regulations related to building and structural plans examining. The employee performs evaluation work applying skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, blueprints, calculations, workmanship, and other specifications for conformity to legally established requirements as a structural plans examiner. The incumbent reviews blueprints, calculations, construction drawings, specifications, plans and permit applications in an office, interacts with the public, and conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans. Responsibilities
Performs detailed structural and building plan reviews including loads analysis, computation of structural capacities, layout, material, construction methods, general design and specifications Reviews roofing permits, analyzes and reviews the engineering, and evaluates the required documentation Approves or rejects plans, blueprints, specifications, and materials lists based on compliance with applicable building regulations and good building construction practices Recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards Administers the City\'s Board Up program, coordinating with contractors and inspecting 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 emergency technical field inspections as needed and enforces FEMA regulations related to the structural discipline 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 Assigns tasks to personnel and conducts staff meetings Participates in the administration of collective bargaining agreements, Civil Service Rules and departmental policies and procedures Performs related work as required Qualifications
Certification as a Structural Plans Examiner as contained in Chapter 8 Article II of the Code of Miami-Dade County Eligible if certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals and a Florida licensed Professional Engineer with structural discipline license obtained by examination, with five (5) years of practice in the jurisdiction of the Miami-Dade Code Applicants licensed as a Professional Engineer under the civil engineering discipline on or before March 1, 1993 are eligible License must be in good standing with the Florida DBPR with no pending complaints Applicants must undergo extensive background screening Physical Requirements
Work is typically performed in office settings with some outdoor inspections of land use developments, construction sites or field supervision when necessary Must have sensory skills to effectively communicate with others by telephone and in person Physical ability to use office equipment such as computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine Ability to stand, walk, move, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and reach; ability to bend, crawl and climb on construction sites and within buildings Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations not always 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 diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with city ethics and conflicts of interest policies Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance Performs related work as required Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee Additional Information
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions aligned with the City\'s strategic plan Applicants must detail 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 contact information when submitting each application. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid disqualification. Veterans Preference:
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07. If veteran\'s preference is claimed, it must be indicated on the application form with proper documentation, including all forms DD-214, and the final Department of Defense Disability Letter dated within one year, to be submitted with the application.
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This position requires structural engineering analysis and review of buildings as mandated by the Miami-Dade County Code. It involves highly skilled inspections, enforcement and supervisory work in the examination, review, analysis, approval and/or disapproval of plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and other applicable codes and regulations related to building and structural plans examining. The employee performs evaluation work applying skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, blueprints, calculations, workmanship, and other specifications for conformity to legally established requirements as a structural plans examiner. The incumbent reviews blueprints, calculations, construction drawings, specifications, plans and permit applications in an office, interacts with the public, and conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans. Responsibilities
Performs detailed structural and building plan reviews including loads analysis, computation of structural capacities, layout, material, construction methods, general design and specifications Reviews roofing permits, analyzes and reviews the engineering, and evaluates the required documentation Approves or rejects plans, blueprints, specifications, and materials lists based on compliance with applicable building regulations and good building construction practices Recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards Administers the City\'s Board Up program, coordinating with contractors and inspecting 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 emergency technical field inspections as needed and enforces FEMA regulations related to the structural discipline 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 Assigns tasks to personnel and conducts staff meetings Participates in the administration of collective bargaining agreements, Civil Service Rules and departmental policies and procedures Performs related work as required Qualifications
Certification as a Structural Plans Examiner as contained in Chapter 8 Article II of the Code of Miami-Dade County Eligible if certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals and a Florida licensed Professional Engineer with structural discipline license obtained by examination, with five (5) years of practice in the jurisdiction of the Miami-Dade Code Applicants licensed as a Professional Engineer under the civil engineering discipline on or before March 1, 1993 are eligible License must be in good standing with the Florida DBPR with no pending complaints Applicants must undergo extensive background screening Physical Requirements
Work is typically performed in office settings with some outdoor inspections of land use developments, construction sites or field supervision when necessary Must have sensory skills to effectively communicate with others by telephone and in person Physical ability to use office equipment such as computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine Ability to stand, walk, move, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and reach; ability to bend, crawl and climb on construction sites and within buildings Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations not always 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 diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with city ethics and conflicts of interest policies Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance Performs related work as required Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee Additional Information
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions aligned with the City\'s strategic plan Applicants must detail 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 contact information when submitting each application. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid disqualification. Veterans Preference:
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07. If veteran\'s preference is claimed, it must be indicated on the application form with proper documentation, including all forms DD-214, and the final Department of Defense Disability Letter dated within one year, to be submitted with the application.
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