Building Inspector

Building Inspector I - $36.60 - $53.60 per hour

The purpose of the class is to review plans and inspect structures and facilities for compliance with building codes. The class is responsible for providing information, inspecting structures, enforcing codes, and reporting. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

• Researches and maintains currency in all applicable building codes; advises citizens and building professionals on construction requirements.
• Reviews plans and specifications; advises citizens and building professionals on needed changes or corrections to meet codes; issues building permits and inspection certificates.
• Performs on-site inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes; issues written warnings, citations, and violation notices.
• Responds to citizen complaints of code violations; inspects and verifies compliance or non‑compliance with applicable codes.
• Resolves disputes over provisions of codes when required.
• Prepares logs, forms, and reports documenting results of inspections and other events or activities; maintains building permit and plans records; testifies in court as required.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends classes or seminars to improve knowledge and skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.
• Guides others, making frequent decisions affecting the individual, citizens, professionals, coworkers, and others that depend on the service or product.
• Summarizes, tabulates, or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schematic or plan.
• Persuades or influences others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances.
• Responsible for working safety and following all applicable safety health rules. Worker is responsible for reporting any unsafe condition to the supervisor. Workers are expected to stop work when conditions are unsafe and could lead to significant property damage, serious injury, or death.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and formal training, special courses, or self‑education equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in engineering, construction, or a closely related field. Requires minimum 4 years of construction or closely related field, engineering, drafting, or trade related experience or formal education in the construction/engineering field or a combination of these to meet eligibility requirements for licensure.

Requires 1-3 of the Florida licenses listed in Florida Statue 468. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

• Researches and maintains currency in all applicable building codes; advises citizens and building professionals on construction requirements.
• Advises citizens and building professionals on needed changes or corrections to meet codes; issues building permits and inspection certificates.
• Performs on-site inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes; issues written warnings, citations, and violation notices.
• Responds to citizen complaints of code violations; inspects and verifies compliance or non‑compliance with applicable codes.
• Resolves disputes over provisions of codes when required.
• Prepares logs, forms, and reports documenting results of inspections and other events or activities; maintains building permit and plans records; testifies in court as required.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends classes or seminars to improve knowledge and skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.
• Guides others, making frequent decisions affecting the individual, citizens, professionals, coworkers, and others that depend on the service or product.
• Summarizes, tabulates, or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed scheme or plan.
• Persuades or influences…