Mechanical Plans Reviewer

About the role

Performs routine and complex technical and administrative work in mechanical plans review and analysis to determine compliance with all applicable codes and accepted standards. Provides technical assistance to field inspectors on building-code matters. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of the Chief Mechanical Official.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Qualified under one of the following:
  • Current Master General Mechanical Contractor license issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board with 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.
  • Current State Certified Mechanical Contractor license issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board with 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.
  • Current Florida Professional Engineer license obtained via examination in the mechanical discipline with five years of experience under that license.
  • Current Florida Professional Engineer license with ten years of experience under that license.
  • Current Broward County Master Mechanical license with five years of field experience under that license, and a Master General Mechanical Contractor license reciprocity with Miami-Dade County.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.