Remote Inspector Ii - Structural Part Time

Description

Job type: non-exempt technical position. Responsible for inspection/plan review of building construction plans, alterations, or repairs for compliance with Florida Building Code, laws, and regulations for building and licensing. Employee reviews and discharges building permit applications and plans to ensure compliance with Florida Building Code, NFPA, ADA, City of Plantation Ordinance and related codes. Work performed independently; may receive work orders from Chief Building Inspector/Chief Building Official.

Performance reviewed by Chief Structural Inspector/Chief Building Inspector.

Position duties include structural plan reviews, related administrative functions (may be performed remotely if approved) and onsite inspections. Employee reports on-site as required for field inspections, meetings, customer service, and other duties requiring in-person presence. Employees hired as at-will; may be terminated at any time.

• Performs structural plan review services, including electronic review of construction plans and related documents, may be performed remotely when authorized; coordinates plan review activities in conformance with sound plan review standards; issues inspection reports.
• Prepares reports, performs inspections and investigations as required.
• Consults and deals with the general public, department officials, contractors, building owners, and associates.
• Checks that building plans meet City’s building requirements.
• Performs inspections of all buildings or structures to ensure conformity to conditions of the permit.
• May be required to climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs, withstand exposure to heights, and walk on steep inclines such as roofs.
• Enforces building and related City codes.

• Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and methods.
• Knowledge of City, County and State laws and regulations governing building standards.
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship at any stage of installation.
• Ability to coordinate and plan inspection activities of the City.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.
• Ability to enforce in conformity with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to perform field inspection work.
• Ability to consult with contractors, building owners, the general public, departmental officials, and associates to maintain satisfactory working relationships.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete work assignments correctly.
• Ability to adhere to tight schedules while maintaining work quality.
• Ability to climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs, withstand exposure to heights and walk on steep inclines such as roofs to perform inspections.
• Ability to learn computer system for permit activities.
• Ability to train subordinates.
• Ability to research microfilm/digitizer and operation of systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, department officials and the general public.

• Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent recognized certificate; considerable responsible experience in inspection of plans, specifications, construction installation, alterations of various building trades, project, or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Inspector II, such person shall be certified by the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCIAB) as a Structural Plans Examiner and Structural Inspector.
• Architects and Engineers are exempt from BCIAB certification only if they meet the specified experience requirements below.
• Licenses and Certifications (minimum requirements):
• An Architect or Engineer in the requested discipline with a minimum of three (3) years’ practice within HVHZ and a minimum of two (2) years as an Structural Inspector employed by a municipality or private…