Senior Plumbing Inspector

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Qualifications
(including the City of Miami Beach) requires qualifications for code enforcement personnel beyond those contained in FS
Inspectors Board (BCAIB) all Building Officials, Plans Examiners and Inspectors must also be locally certified by the
Administrators and Inspectors Board, the applicant must apply for a Provisional certificate as a prerequisite to "temporary
certification." Provisional certificates may be issued by BCAIB to newly employed or promoted personnel, but only to those
The term "certification", as used by BORA, shall mean compliance with the minimum qualification and experience for
Certification by BORA is valid for the duration of the calendar year and must be renewed each January 1st
recertification must be submitted to BORA by December 15th
As a prerequisite for annual recertification individuals must
previous calendar year
Of the hours required a minimum of 12 hours shall be satisfied by attendance at courses and/or seminars provided by
Miami-Dade County, and a maximum of four hours may be satisfied by attendance at programs certified by:
The Contractors Industry Licensing Board
State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
To qualify as Senior Plumbing Inspector, must be certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals and meet at least
Be a Master Plumber, holding certifications by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board for a minimum of 5 years and possessing 5 years of field experience under that certification
Be a State Certified Plumbing contractor, holding a certification by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board for a minimum of 5 years and possessing 5 years of field experience under that license
Be a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer, having obtained a license through examination in the mechanical discipline and possessing 5 years of field experience under that license
Possess a current Broward County Master Plumber license and three years of field experience and have applied for and received license reciprocity with Miami-Dade County
Possess or Obtain Provisional Plumbing Inspector and Plans Examiner certification from the Florida Board of Code Administrators and Inspectors within ninety (90) days of appointment
Possess or Achieve Standard Plumbing Inspector and Plans Examiner certification from the said board within twelve (12) months of appointment
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment
word processor
Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, bending
kneeling, crawling, and reaching
Must have the physical ability to bend
crawl, and climb over construction sites
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies
Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility
City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified
Veterans Preference:Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07
If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)must be submittedwith the application
Benefits
The Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
The Board of Professional Engineers
The Board of Registered Architects
Responsibilities
Highly responsible
administrative, supervisory, and technical work in enforcing compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws
ordinances, and regulations through the inspection of new and existing plumbing installations and reviewing construction plans and specifications
Work includes office and field duties
Assigns
conducts or supervises technical field inspections of buildings
equipment, and installations during various phases of plumbing construction, installation, and operation
Reviews plumbing installation plans, blueprints, specifications, and materials listed to determine compliance with applicable regulations and good building and construction practices
recommends approval or disapproval
Acts as the Chief Plumbing Official in the absence of the Chief Plumbing Inspector
Assigns and investigates reported and unreported hazards, possible safety problems, and violations of code
Issues written warnings
and stop work orders
Issues permits and certifications dependent upon compliance with standards and assists applicants in completing necessary forms
Interprets and explains regulations and standards and disseminates technical advice to interested parties including subordinates, other sections and agencies, and the public
Recommends methods, materials, equipment and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standard
Determines acceptability of qualifications of plumbing contractors
Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains documentation: and prepares testimony
Prepares and maintains reports
records and correspondence concerning plumbing code enforcement and inspection activities
Performs related work as required
All Building Officials, Plans Examiners, and Inspectors in any municipality within the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County
In addition to possessing the appropriate certification from the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and
Building Officials, Chiefs, Inspectors and Plans Examiners established by Chapter 8 Article II of the Code of Miami-Dade
County and approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals
have attended continuing education classes or seminars in their respective fields for a minimum of sixteen hours during the
Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation
Performs related work as required
Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan
Job description
Nature of Work

Highly responsible. administrative, supervisory, and technical work in enforcing compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws. codes. ordinances, and regulations through the inspection of new and existing plumbing installations and reviewing construction plans and specifications. Work includes office and field duties.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
• Assigns. conducts or supervises technical field inspections of buildings. equipment, and installations during various phases of plumbing construction, installation, and operation
• Reviews plumbing installation plans, blueprints, specifications, and materials listed to determine compliance with applicable regulations and good building and construction practices. recommends approval or disapproval
• Acts as the Chief Plumbing Official in the absence of the Chief Plumbing Inspector
• Assigns and investigates reported and unreported hazards, possible safety problems, and violations of code
• Issues written warnings. notices of violations. and stop work orders
• Issues permits and certifications dependent upon compliance with standards and assists applicants in completing necessary forms
• Interprets and explains regulations and standards and disseminates technical advice to interested parties including subordinates, other sections and agencies, and the public
• Recommends methods, materials, equipment and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standard
• Determines acceptability of qualifications of plumbing contractors
• Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains documentation: and prepares testimony
• Prepares and maintains reports. records and correspondence concerning plumbing code enforcement and inspection activities
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

All Building Officials, Plans Examiners, and Inspectors in any municipality within the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County
(including the City of Miami Beach) requires qualifications for code enforcement personnel beyond those contained in FS
468. In addition to possessing the appropriate certification from the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and
Inspectors Board (BCAIB) all Building Officials, Plans Examiners and Inspectors must also be locally certified by the
Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA).

If an applicant for BORA certification does not possess a current certificate from the State of Florida Building Code
Administrators and Inspectors Board, the applicant must apply for a Provisional certificate as a prerequisite to "temporary
certification." Provisional certificates may be issued by BCAIB to newly employed or promoted personnel, but only to those
who possess the standards and eligibility requirement for a standard certification.

The term "certification", as used by BORA, shall mean compliance with the minimum qualification and experience for
Building Officials, Chiefs, Inspectors and Plans Examiners established by Chapter 8 Article II of the Code of Miami-Dade
County and approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals.

Certification by BORA is valid for the duration of the calendar year and must be renewed each January 1st. Applications for
recertification must be submitted to BORA by December 15th. As a prerequisite for annual recertification individuals must
have attended continuing education classes or seminars in their respective fields for a minimum of sixteen hours during the
previous calendar year.

Of the hours required a minimum of 12 hours shall be satisfied by attendance at courses and/or seminars provided by
Miami-Dade County, and a maximum of four hours may be satisfied by attendance at programs certified by:
• The Contractors Industry Licensing Board
• The Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
• The Board of Professional Engineers
• The Board of Registered Architects
• State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

To qualify as Senior Plumbing Inspector, must be certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals and meet at least
one of the following criteria:
• Be a Master Plumber, holding certifications by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board for a minimum of 5 years and possessing 5 years of field experience under that certification. \ OR
• Be a State Certified Plumbing contractor, holding a certification by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board for a minimum of 5 years and possessing 5 years of field experience under that license. OR
• Be a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer, having obtained a license through examination in the mechanical discipline and possessing 5 years of field experience under that license. OR
• Possess a current Broward County Master Plumber license and three years of field experience and have applied for and received license reciprocity with Miami-Dade County.
• Possess or Obtain Provisional Plumbing Inspector and Plans Examiner certification from the Florida Board of Code Administrators and Inspectors within ninety (90) days of appointment.
• Possess or Achieve Standard Plumbing Inspector and Plans Examiner certification from the said board within twelve (12) months of appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment. such as, but not limited to. word processor. calculator. copier. and fax machine
• Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, bending. kneeling, crawling, and reaching
• Must have the physical ability to bend. crawl, and climb over construction sites. and within buildings
• Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped

For all positions:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:
• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference:Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)must be submittedwith the application. Read more