Salary : $88,865.61 - $125,565.05 Annually
Location : Sunrise, FL
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2024-134
Department : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUILDING
Opening Date : 09 / 06 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Bargaining Unit : SGEU
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 certificationsRequired 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.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.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.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.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 requiredAbility 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 vehicleAbility 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 / 1 / 18
The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and / or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and / or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).
The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida - Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.
The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents. There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.
Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets. The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.
City-Paid Medical Benefits :
Group Health Insurance : The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage forfull-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 : $30,000Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) : $10,000Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna BehavioralRetirement :
Employee Contribution = 8%Vesting = 10 YearsNormal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year ofcreditable service
Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning yearsMaximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable serviceEarly Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status isequal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years / 48 months maximumDROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annuallyLongevity :
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 payPaid Holidays :
Employees receive the following City-paid holidays :
New Year's DayVeterans' DayMartin Luther King DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayFriday after Thanksgiving4th of July, Independence DayChristmas DayLabor DayAnnual 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 / Days 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 DaysOut of State = Up to 5 DaysTuition Reimbursement :
After one (1) year of full-time employment
100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B50% reimbursement for a grade of C250 books / lab reimbursement per semesterCredit 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 CoverageSingle or Family Vision Insurance CoverageAccident AdvantageLife Insurance CoverageAD&DShort Term DisabilityCritical Care ProtectionCancer Protection AssuranceMission Square Retirement Compensation Programso 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan : Newly hired
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 disciplineGraduation 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 disciplineI do not meet either of the above listed educational / experience requirements.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.
Do you have a valid State of Florida Class D driver's license?
If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue :
Required Question
Salary : $88,866 - $125,565
