Building Inspector

Starting placement will generally not exceed 15% of the advertised initial salary range and is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

This is technical work supporting the Building Plans Review & Inspection Division by inspection of residential and commercial structures for conformity with the Florida Building Codes and Leon County ordinances. Work also involves assisting the building and development community in obtaining building code compliance, and to assist the construction community with questions and interpretations associated with the implementation of the Florida Building Code.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.

• Inspects residential and commercial structures for Building Code Compliance, State DMV manufactured home set-up requirements, Leon County ordinances and Accessibility requirements. Records all inspections using the current permit tracking system. Performs follow-up inspections and may assess re-inspection fees. Ensures foundation footings, slabs, grade beams and pilings are compliant with the approved construction plans. Collects and reviews all FEMA flood elevation certificates for completion and correctness.
  
  Inspects the structural framing, window and door framing, wall bracing, engineered wind analysis and fire blocking/draft stopping for compliance with the approved plans. Inspects the wall and roof sheathing for compliance with the requirements of the approved engineering wind analysis. Performs roofing inspections, including dry in materials, insulation materials, roof coverings and required flashing as per the approved construction plans.
  
  Performs final inspection, including windows, doors, outside steps, guard rails and swimming pool barrier (if applicable). Enforces FEMA flood plain requirements including the correctness of the elevation certification form.
• Inspects residential and commercial structures for compliance with the Florida Plumbing Code, Leon County ordinances and accessibility requirements. Records all inspections using the current permit tracking system. Performs follow-up inspections and may assess re-inspection fees. Inspects the under slab drain and supply piping for compliance with the approved plans. Inspects the installation of required backflow prevention devices to ensure compliance with cross-connection control standards.
  
  Inspects the plumbing system venting requirements to ensure conformity with the approved plans. Inspects the required clean-out devices at the building drain system. Inspects grinder pump installations to ensure compliance with the plumbing code requirements and the City of Tallahassee low pressure sewer connection requirements.
• Inspects residential and commercial structures for compliance with the Florida Mechanical and Gas Codes, Leon County ordinances and accessibility requirements. Records all inspections using the current permit tracking system. Performs follow-up inspections and may assess re-inspection fees.
  Inspects the rough‑in of the buildings duct work system including junctions, register branches and duct hangers. Inspects the buildings required exhaust systems including required cooking range hoods and rest room exhaust requirements. Inspects the installation of the buildings air handling units and compressor units for compliance with the State Energy Efficiency Code. Inspects for the required gas pressure requirements and the final installation of the gas appliance.
  
  Inspects for the required installation of all fire dampers, and emergency shut‑down devices.
• Inspects residential and commercial structures for compliance with the National Electrical Code. Records all inspections using the current permit tracking system. Performs follow-up inspections and may assess…