Building Inspector I​/II — Codes & Compliance Lead

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Orange County Building Safety division is currently seeking well qualified candidates to fulfill multiple roles of "Building Inspector I or II".

This position inspects construction for compliance with adopted building codes, plans and specifications. Inspects footings, slabs, beams, columns, roofing, concrete work, Florida accessibility code, fireproofing, exits for life safety, and rated assemblies for compliance with pertinent county code and state statutes. Inspects for unpermitted construction, and conducts use permit inspections for certificate of occupancy. Inspects sidewalks, energy efficiency issues, and lot drainage.

• Checks survey corners for setbacks and reviews floor elevations. Keeps a record of such inspections and violations.
• Conducts inspections and tests in the assigned specialty area to enforce compliance with the County adopted codes, and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the assigned supervisor. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.
• Conducts inspections for compliance with adopted codes, ordinances and state statutes.
• Reads and interprets construction plans and blueprints. Informs public of building code changes and explains code to contractors, architects, engineers and homeowners.
• Maintains accurate records of inspection activities and violations.
• Utilizes Building Division mobile data computer system.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

High school graduate or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in the construction industry. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for up to three (3) years of experience with a minimum of one (1) year of construction experience.

Note:

Experience must be verified, in the form of an affidavit, by a licensed contractor, fire marshal, architect, engineer, or building official during first week of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License.

Must qualify for provisional inspector licensure pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 468, Part XII for applicable discipline(s):
Building. Employee must obtain provisional inspector license within 120 days from date of hire and a standard inspector license within two (2) years from the date of receiving a provisional inspector license and maintain said license throughout employment.

Note:

Employees that are unable to obtain the required license(s) within the established timeframe will be required to forfeit their position as an Orange County Inspector.

Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and staff, verbally and in writing.

High school graduate or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in the construction industry. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for up to four (4) years of…