Structural Engineer Plans Examiner ID - 16237

This position requires structural engineering analysis/review of buildings as mandated by the Florida Building Code. This is 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 as it relates to building and/or structural plans examining.

An employee in the classification shall perform evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, blueprints, workmanship, and other specifications for conformity to legally established requirements as a building and/or structural plans examiner. An employee is this classification works in an office reviewing a variety of blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, plans and permit applications, interacting directly with the public. Responsible for conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director, may perform the responsibilities of the Chief Building Inspector, as needed. This position is supervised by a higher level Administrator.

 

Essential Functions

 

Examines plans, blueprints, tracings, sketches and specifications prior to issuance of building or proposed building construction.

Approves and/or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with codes and other regulatory requirements and discusses disapproved items with architects, engineers, contractors and/ or owner builders to obtain plan changes necessary for approval.

Assists in the inspection of new construction, remodeling, repairs and condemnation, for possession of permits and for conforming with the Building Codes as they relate to the structural discipline.

Interprets codes and ordinance requirements and assists other inspectors in preparing and presenting cases in court.

Responds to inquiries regarding procedures on walk-through or drop-off plan systems, code interpretation and building or structural design criteria.

Conducts field inspections; and enforces FEMA regulations, as they relate to the structural discipline.

Has a role in the administration of collective bargaining agreements, Civil Service Rules and departmental policies and procedures.

During the absences of the Chief Inspector or as assigned, functions in an acting capacity.

Performs other related work as required.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Must meet the requirements for a Structural Plans Examiner as stipulated under the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals and the Florida Statutes and
  • Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience reviewing plans or Structural Design of Buildings for high-rise (taller than 15 stories) construction projects. 
  • Considerable 4 years of supervisory experience working within the Florida Building Code/High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
  • A  State of Florida Professional Engineer license under the structural discipline 
  • A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, (See "Documentation Section" below).

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 Note: Special requirements or exceptions may be necessary depending upon the needs of the City; however, they must be in accordance with the requirement of the Miami-Dade County Building Code and Florida Statutes.

Special Note: CERTIFICATION OF STRUCTURAL PLANS EXAMINER: To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Plans Examiner, an individual shall be certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals and shall be a Florida licensed professional engineer who has obtained such license by examination under the structural discipline or who obtained licensure prior to March 1, 1993, by examination in either the civil/structural or civil/structural/sanitary categories and who has practiced as a structural engineer within the jurisdiction of this Chapter for a period of 5 years.
 

 

Documentation Requirements

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
 
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. 


THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:  
 

  1. Proof of  State of Florida Professional Engineer license under the structural discipline. 
  2. A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.  A valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, (Class B) or higher must be obtained within the first year of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
 
  • An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
  • A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
  • A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
  • A recognized Professional Organization
 
For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. 

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility. 

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 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
 
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE 

election Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:

A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process. 

 
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
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