Senior Building Inspector

We are offering a $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus for the position of Senior Building Inspector.

*** Salary Negotiable Depending on Qualifications ***

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex technical and administrative work in reviewing development operations to verify conformity with all approved building plans and specifications for the Building Department.

This is a senior‑level tradesman and position and Essential Personnel.

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific tasks.

• Performs systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction within the City to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal code and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade.
• Verifies compliance with approved building permits, plans, and specifications; reviews and approves work of completed projects.
• Orders portions of a building or structure to be exposed for inspection and/or orders a halt in construction work or vacating of the building if occupancy or use is contrary to established regulations as needed.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses.
• Reads, interprets, and performs reviews of blueprints and specifications for construction plans and designs to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal codes and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade.
• Recommends a variety of methods, materials, equipment, and alterations in order to assist with adherence to accepted standards.
• Identifies compliance problems and issues code violations; meets with violators and general public to explain and interpret applicable codes and advises violator of expected time frame to correct infraction; performs re‑inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Issues written violations of codes and conducts re‑inspections to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Reviews, maintains, and updates all files, documents, records and reports of inspections activities and findings.
• Communicates with Building Official and Chief Building Inspector on any structural problems, code issues, or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge; attends annual continuing education courses for re‑certification. Interacts courteously and tactfully with managers, co‑workers, customers, and/or vendors.
• Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains relevant documentation, and prepares testimony as required.
• Identifies and/or recommends cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his/her department and under his/her area of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of building construction projects in the respective trade/discipline, e.g., plans review, licensing, permitting, and inspections.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of building inspection and thorough knowledge of the State and Florida Building codes.
• Knowledge of the full scope of the department’s functions, applicable local laws, county and city ordinances and regulations, and State statutes that have a bearing on the department.
• Knowledge of the rules established by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations.
• Knowledge of the functions of the Miami‑Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals, including their certification and educational programs.
• Knowledge of O.S.H.A. standards, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and methods.
• Skill in the review and interpretation of…