ELEVATOR PLANS EXAMINER
NATURE
OF WORK
This is advanced technical work in the enforcement of the Florida Statutes, Chapter 399, and other related regulations pertaining to elevator construction and maintenance.
Work
involves the interpretation and application of these regulations as applied to
the review of elevator construction blueprints, plot plans, surveys and
sketches. Specific area of responsibility will be assigned in accordance with
the requirements of Florida Statutes, Chapter 399. Work is performed with
considerable independence within established codes, regulations, and technical
guidelines, and is reviewed by an Elevator Safety Inspection Supervisor
certified by NAESA (National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities
International) or Director of the Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection
Division through conferences and reports.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Conducts examination of building and elevator plans, specifications, blueprints, surveys and sketches for compliance with codes and regulations governing elevator construction, alteration and repair.
Recommends improvements and changes to the plans as needed; places signature on the plans which represents an official approval by the Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division.
Confers or corresponds with contractors, engineers, property owners, and other interested parties.
Explains and interprets elevator laws, codes and regulations.
Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
Performs elevator code inspections as required.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in elevator construction pertaining to electrical and elevator equipment installations.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, plot plans specifications, surveys and sketches, blueprints, and make recommendations accordingly.
Ability to explain, interpret, and enforce elevator laws, codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general
public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse
cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial
status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy or gender identity and
expression.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation
from high school; four (4) years experience in the commercial elevator industry
which includes preparation for review of blueprints, plot plans, sketches
and/or surveys, two (2) years of which must be as an elevator mechanic and one
(1) year as a certified elevator inspector as defined in Florida Statute
399.01(14) Elevator Safety Code or any equivalent combination of relevant
training and experience.
NECESSARY
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of certification
as an ANSI/ASME Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI)and a valid Florida Drivers
License.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining
Unit: Blue
Collar
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E
08/2002 R 11/2009