What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Plans Reviewer position at City of Coral Gables?
Performs a variety of routine and complex technical and administrative work in mechanical plans review and analysis to determine compliance with all applicable codes as well as accepted standards relating to building codes. Provides technical assistance to field inspectors in all matters relating to building codes. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of the Chief Mechanical Official.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Interprets and enforces all mechanical provisions of the Florida Building Code.
Reviews plans and applications for permits to ensure compliance with mechanical codes, laws and ordinances. Advises applicants of required changes. Gives approval on mechanical plans.
May assist with occasional mechanical inspections in the field.
Assists the Building Official or Deputy Building Official as needed.
Performs Other Related Tasks As Required.
Certified as a Mechanical Plans Examiner by the State of Florida and the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 2 of the County Code, and be qualified as one of the following:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Interprets and enforces all mechanical provisions of the Florida Building Code.
Reviews plans and applications for permits to ensure compliance with mechanical codes, laws and ordinances. Advises applicants of required changes. Gives approval on mechanical plans.
May assist with occasional mechanical inspections in the field.
Assists the Building Official or Deputy Building Official as needed.
Performs Other Related Tasks As Required.
Certified as a Mechanical Plans Examiner by the State of Florida and the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 2 of the County Code, and be qualified as one of the following:
- Possess a current Master General Mechanical Contractor license issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board and have five years of field experience under that certification, or combined experience with an Air Conditioning Contractor (Limited or Unlimited) issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, or combined experience with an Air Conditioning A or B Contractor license issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board; or
- Possess a current State Certified Mechanical Contractor license issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board and have five years of field experience under that certification, or combined experience with an Air Conditioning A or B Contractor license issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, or combined experience with an Air Conditioning Contractor (Limited or Unlimited) issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board; or
- Possess a current Florida Professional Engineer license having obtained the license pursuant to examination in the mechanical discipline and have five years of experience under that license; or
- Possess a current Florida Professional Engineer license and have 10 years of experience under that license; or
- Possess a current Broward County Master Mechanical license, have five years of field experience under that license, and have applied for and received a Master General Mechanical Contractor license reciprocity with Miami-Dade County.