This is technical engineering work in the examination of residential, light commercial and industrial construction plans for compliance with the South Florida Building Code and other applicable codes and regulations.

Employees in this class perform evaluation work involving the application of engineering and architectural skills and judgment in examining construction plans. Emphasis of the work is on the examination of electrical engineering plans for residential, commercial and industrial structures. Incumbents assigned to work on-site at Miami International Airport may be required to perform electrical plans processing and technical field inspections of new and existing electrical installations at MIA for compliance with the South Florida Building Code. Incumbents may assist field electrical inspectors in order to locate building code violations at the construction site or answer technical inquiries from customers, engineers, architects or field inspectors. Supervision may be exercised over technical and clerical personnel. Incumbents are responsible to a technical superior for architectural and engineering processing assignments. Work is reviewed only upon challenge of engineering decisions to the Chief or Secretary of the Board of Rules and Appeals.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Examines proposed residential and light commercial construction plans submitted for permit approval; examines all types of plans for electrical integrity as detailed and required by the Building Code and all other applicable standards and regulations.

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

Evaluates proposed alternate methods and materials against code requirements.

Evaluates requests for product approvals; ascertains by field visits that manufactured products used in construction meet specifications of the original product approval.

Orders necessary shop drawings and field tests, soil reports and special supervision of construction as required to complete plans processing work.

Evaluates qualifications of contractors or owner builders to perform the work proposed on applications and plans in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Code.

Answers technical questions concerning the Building Code for field electrical inspectors.

Coordinates plans examining with other county departments for compliance with standards and regulations.

Conducts technical field inspections at Miami International Airport in all electrical permit categories of new and existing installations for compliance with the Building Code; examines electrical projects for defects, omissions, violations, and other departures from correct procedure; provides recommendations and suggestions to contractors or owners regarding changes necessary to bring establishment up to code requirements; ensures all electrical work conforms to national and county electrical codes; inspects all work upon completion and signs permit granting final county approval that building is safe for life and property; performs electrical inspections to insure that work proceeds in accordance with approved plans.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the engineering principles and practices of electrical plans examining work.

Considerable knowledge of the Building Code and all other applicable codes, standards and regulations.

Knowledge of general construction methods and procedures.

Ability to read, interpret and evaluate electrical details of construction plans against code requirements and good construction practices.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to rapidly and thoroughly examine plans against codes under workload deadline conditions.

Ability to relate to architects, engineers and contractors in a professional manner.

Ability to explain the Building Code, Miami-Dade County Code and other applicable standards and/or requirements to customers, engineers, architects and field inspectors.

REV 09/2005