Building Inspector

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Full Time Mount Dora, FL, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $34.37 To $42.66 Hourly

The purpose of this position is to enforce the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

• Perform activities in connection with the regulation of building construction, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas installations to be in compliance with the Florida Building Codes, FS 553, and the codes and standards referenced within these documents as adopted by the State of Florida.
• Perform activities in connection with the regulation of fire prevention to be in compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code, FS 633 and the codes and standards referenced within these documents as adopted by the State of Florida.
• Perform activities in connection with the local flood regulations and the Florida Building Code.
• Perform activities in connection with the regulation of construction as to be in compliance with the applicable codes and Ordinances of the City of Mount Dora.
• Responsible for performing emergency preparation, response and recovery functions as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned.
• Driving of City Vehicles (A valid Florida Driver’s License is required)
• Performs related work as required.

• Provide a high degree of Customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and fellow employees.
• Interact with customers, builders and developers while presenting oneself in a professional manner.
• Read and interpret, legal documents, development plans, building plans, and site plans.
• Coordinate and participate in the assembly and presentation of special research projects and reports.
• Interpret building and fire codes in a professional manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• High School graduation or GED required
• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed architect, engineer, building contractor, Standard Building Inspector
• Obtain Standard Inspector Certification as a Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector, as the position may require
• Fire Safety Inspector I certification
• Sufficient education and/or experience to apply for certification as a Building Inspector by the State of Florida under Florida Statute 468. Must be capable of obtaining a provisional certification as an Inspector from the State of Florida and final certification from the State of Florida under Florida Statute 468 within one (1) year from the date of hire.
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.
• Electrical certification/experience preferred.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, blue prints and building plans. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards and the City Council.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as required.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and…