BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER - PLUMBING

Salary : $74,400.88 - $110,130.92 Annually

Location : Miramar, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING

Opening Date : 11 / 27 / 2024

Job Summary

BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER-PLUMBING : $74,400.88-$110,130.92 (G22)

Bargaining Group : Union Represented (GAME) / Civil Service

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

This position inspects buildings to ensure compliance with applicable national, state, county, and city building, safety and energy codes. Reports to the Chief Building Inspector for the specified discipline (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural).

Essential Functions

• The Plans Examiner shall examine all plans and / or specifications and applications for permits within the specified discipline.
• Reads building plans and specifications to ensure compliance for the Florida Building Code. Approves or rejects plans and enters results in Permitting System.
• Performs thorough plan reviews and inspections to ensure compliance with Florida Building Codes, safety and energy codes, Broward County Rules and other requirements, prepares reports, including correction recommendations.
• Receives and responds to inquiries from homeowners / property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, etc., regarding codes and compliance procedures.
• Performs general administrative / office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other City department personnel, property / homeowners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, trade workers, County personnel, general public, etc.
• Provides excellent customer service by clearly and politely explaining code requirements to applicants and the general public.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, including a computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone, small hand tools, etc.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned and / or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Must meet the minimum requirements of the Florida Building Code (Broward County Administrative Provisions) :

For Building Plans Examiner (Electrical) :

To be eligible for appointment as an Electrical Plans Examiner, such person shall be certified as required by BCAIB as an electrical plans examiner and as an electrical inspector. Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification. Such person shall be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications :

Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board.

For Building Plans Examiner (Mechanical) :

To be eligible for appointment as a Mechanical Plans Examiner, such person shall be certified as required by the BCAIB as a mechanical plans examiner and as a mechanical inspector. Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification. Such person shall be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications :

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

For Building Plans Examiner (Plumbing) :

To be eligible for appointment as a Plumbing Plans Examiner, such person shall be certified as required by BCAIB as a plumbing plans examiner and as a plumbing inspector. Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification. Such person shall be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications :

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

For Building Plans Examiner (Structural) :

To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Plans Examiner, such person shall be certified by BCAIB as a standard plans examiner or be a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested. Such person shall be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications :

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Emergency Management Responsibilities :

Note : During emergency conditions, all City of Miramar employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires moderate physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds. May require frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Frequent periods of standing or walking may be required.

GENERAL BENEFITS :

The City of Miramar provides benefits for its permanent full-time and part-time employees. Benefits will differ dependent upon the job classification and representation, which include union and unrepresented. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Miramar Human Resources Department.

Vacation

Permanent full-time employees earn up to ten days of vacation during their first year of employment. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn vacation after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Sick Leave

Permanent full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one day per month. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn sick leave after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Health Plan

The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna. The City pays the health insurance premium for the employee and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Permanent full-time employees have the option of electing coverage from three plans : Health Network Only Plan (HMO), High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA and Open Access Managed Choice Plan (POS).

Permanent part-time employees have the option of electing coverage from two plans : Health Network Only Plan (HMO) and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.

Pension (Defined Benefit Plan)

Permanent full-time employees are automatically enrolled in one of the City sponsored pension plans, which are funded by mandatory City and employee contributions. The Plan provides a guaranteed income, based on years of service, to its members upon retirement.

457(b) Plan (Deferred Compensation Plan)

Employees can elect to participate in this Plan, which enables the employee the option of deferring compensation on a pretax basis, not to exceed the applicable limits established by the IRC.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Miramar provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as :

Child Care Provider Discounts

As a City of Miramar employee, you may be eligible to receive a discount on tuition and / or registration fees from one of the City's childcare centers.

Flexible Spending Account

The City offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's that provide employees the ability to make pree-tax payroll deposits to be used for the following expenses :

Additional Benefits :

CITY HOLIDAYS

Are you a City of Miramar resident?

Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver's license?

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

Are you bilingual?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate what additional language(s) you speak. Please type N / A if this does not apply.

To be eligible for appointment as a Plumbing Plans Examiner, such person shall be certified as required by BCAIB as a plumbing plans examiner and as a plumbing inspector. Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification. Such person shall be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications referenced in the job advertisement for this discipline. Please indicate your years of experience in this field. Supporting documents must be attached.

This position requires interaction and communication with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, department head, co-workers, other City employees, architects, realtors, engineers, developers, consultant, contractors, community groups, business / property owners, realtors, appraisers, state and federal agencies, and the general public. Do you possess the ability to meet these requirements?

Are you able to lift, carry, push and / or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds?

City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties as assigned?

Please consent to the following statement : I have reviewed and attached all supporting documents (license, certification, etc.) required for this position.

Required Question

Salary : $74,401 - $110,131