Building Inspector Complex Inspections

Positions Available

• Building Inspector I:
  Starting at $34.20/hour
• Building Inspector II:
  Starting at $35.91/hour
• Building Inspector III:
  Starting at $37.71/hour

• Health Insurance Benefits:
  No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit:
  Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans:
  Two pension/retirement options to choose from

• Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, repair and existing buildings for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, county, state and federal codes.
• Ensure installation and construction are substantially compliant with approved plans and specifications.
• Identify hazardous conditions; issue notices, warnings or stop-work orders; re-inspect to verify corrections.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, maintain records, and testify in court as required.
• Communicate professionally and timely with contractors, property owners, public, and staff about code requirements, inspections, and corrections.
• Use inspection/permit software and other business systems; learn evolving technologies.
• Participate in on-call rotation for fire-incident inspections and perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessments or other emergency special details.
• Apply appropriate regulations and codes with guidance, as necessary, from the Chief Inspector or Building Official.
• Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries by taking appropriate action and following up.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress, and completed work under supervision of the Chief Inspector.
• Issue notices of violations for non-conformance and reinspect when deficiencies are corrected.
• Sub-classify work by trade (Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) and perform trade-specific inspections consistent with certifications.
• Apply codes and regulations with guidance from Chief Inspector or Building Official.

• Monitors deadlines for submittal of recertification reports.
• Ensures notices of submittal deadlines are prepared and timely issued.
• Responds to technical questions regarding the program and its requirements.
• Respond to complaints regarding building safety.
• Observing building inspections performed by engineers.
• Assist with the enforcement of code compliance.
• Compile data and preparing reports related to Building Recertification Program.
• Coordinate work with code compliance personnel, building inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, and other City staff.
• Attends Permitting and Construction Review Boards and Special Magistrate hearings regarding building inspection and code compliance cases.

• Perform highly complex inspections, including major construction projects; serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance/mentoring to Inspectors I and II.
• Assist and provide backup to the Deputy Building Official; help review/evaluate building plans for code compliance.
• May be assigned to specialized programs (e.g., Building Recertification Program, Floodplain Management) with duties including program monitoring, enforcement support, data/report compilation, coordination with other departments, and attendance at hearings.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the building construction trades.
• Possession of a valid Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Building Code Administrator's and Inspector's Board in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 468 required.
• Possession of valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license.

• State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications or current licensures as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Uncertified Inspectors are required to obtain a minimum of one (1) valid Standard Inspector Certification within their probationary period in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida. Individuals employed as provisional inspectors shall remain in a probationary employment status until such time as Standard Certification is obtained or for a period of one year, whichever is longer.

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the building construction trades AND
• One (1) year of professional employment as an inspector employed by an agency with building code regulatory authority…