Building Inspector I/II/III (Structural)

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General Statement of Job:
The Building Inspector I/II/III performs technical work inspecting building construction on-site for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, state and federal codes. Under supervision of the Chief Inspector, this position demonstrates strong time management and self-direction as they perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, and re-inspect when deficiencies are corrected.

A Building Inspector is sub-classified per trade qualifications as either "Structural", "Electrical", "Plumbing" or "Mechanical". As an essential employee, a Building Inspector will be required to perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessment or other special work detail. All Inspectors must meet all the education and experience requirements, hold required licensure and certifications, and have additional inspection work experience, all as noted below. 

Positions Available:

• Building Inspector I: Starting at $34.20/hour
• Building Inspector II: Starting at $35.91/hour
• Building Inspector III: Starting at $37.71/hour

Essential Functions

• Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, repair and existing buildings for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, county, state and federal codes.
• Ensure installation and construction are substantially compliant with approved plans and specifications.
• Identify hazardous conditions; issue notices, warnings or stop-work orders; re-inspect to verify corrections.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, maintain records, and testify in court as required.
• Communicate professionally and timely with contractors, property owners, public, and staff about code requirements, inspections, and corrections.
• Use inspection/permit software and other business systems; learn evolving technologies.
• Participate in on-call rotation for fire-incident inspections and perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessments or other emergency special details.
• Applies appropriate regulations and codes with guidance, as necessary, from the Chief Inspector or Building Official.
• Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries by taking appropriate action and following up.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

In addition – Level Specific Essential Functions Include:

Building Inspector II (Level II):

• Perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress, and completed work under supervision of the Chief Inspector. 
• Issue notices of violations for non-conformance and reinspect when deficiencies are corrected.
• Sub-classify work by trade (Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) and perform trade-specific inspections consistent with certifications.
• Apply codes and regulations with guidance from Chief Inspector or Building Official.

If assigned to the Building Recertification Program, essential functions include:

• Monitors deadlines for submittal of recertification reports.
• Ensures notices of submittal deadlines are prepared and timely issued.
• Responds to technical questions regarding the program and its requirements.
• Respond to complaints regarding building safety.
• Observing building inspections performed by engineers.
• Assist with the enforcement of code compliance.
• Compile data and preparing reports related to Building Recertification Program.
• Coordinate work with code compliance personnel, building inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, and other City staff.
• Attends Permitting and Construction Review Boards and Special Magistrate hearings regarding building inspection and code compliance cases.

Building Inspector III (Level III):

• Perform highly complex inspections, including major construction projects; serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance/mentoring to Inspectors I and II.
• Assist and provide backup to the Deputy Building Official; help review/evaluate building plans for code compliance.
• May be assigned to specialized programs (e.g., Building Recertification Program, Floodplain Management) with duties including program monitoring, enforcement support, data/report compilation, coordination with other departments, and attendance at hearings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Building construction, building construction materials, and construction methods in at least one area of technicalexpertisesuch as structural, electrical,mechanicalor plumbing fields.
• City and State building codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Standard office practices, procedures, software, and equipment.
• Business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic.

Skilled in:

• Technical reading comprehension, understanding written sentences, schematics, and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active listening, giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding the points made, asking questions as needed, and avoiding interruptions at inappropriate times.
• Service orientation, providing support andassistanceas needed, ensuring inquiries, concerns, and administrative needs are addressed efficiently and effectively.
• Time management, efficiently organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, andallocatingtime for duties.
• Communication, clearly articulating information to non-technical individuals and groups to ensure mutual understanding, resolve differences,refercustomers toappropriate resources, and build trust andmaintainrelationships.

• Active learning, continually learning and practicingto stayup-to-datewith current codes, standards, requirements, and evolving technologies.

Ability to:

• Detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards that endanger life and property. 
• Read and interpret plans,specificationsand blueprints of ordinary complexity quickly and accurately andto comparethem with construction in process. 
• Read,understandand interpret building codes andtoassistin the evaluation of building permit application documents for compliance with those codes. 
• Communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, other cityemployeesand thegeneral public. 
• Build andmaintainprofessional relationships with colleagues, applicants, contractors, and other stakeholders, working collaboratively with department staff, and other departments.
• Enforce codes and regulations with firmness and tact. 
• Organize and writeaccurateand detailed reports andtomaintainpaper and computer-based records.
• Use a computer, includingproficiencywith relevant software applications, as well as smartphones, cellphone, iPads, and tablets to efficiently complete tasks and communicate effectively.
• Respond as needed for inspections outside of normal business hours.
• Make use of employer provided resources to obtain and/ormaintainrequired certification.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

BUILDING INSPECTOR I

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the building construction trades.
• Possession of a valid Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Building Code Administrator's and Inspector's Board in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 468 required.
• Possession of valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications or current licensures as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

Uncertified Inspectors are required to obtain a minimum of one (1) valid Standard Inspector Certification within their probationary period in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida. Individuals employed as provisional inspectors shall remain in a probationary employment status until such time as Standard Certification is obtained or for a period of one year, whichever is longer.

BUILDING INSPECTOR II 

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in one (1) or more of the building construction trades AND 
• One (1) year of professional employment as an inspector employed by an agency with building code regulatory authority required. AND
• Two (2) Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida OR
• One (1) Standard Inspector Certification and one (1) certification as a Plan Examiner from the State of Florida
• Possession of valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications.
• Current licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Possession of a certification as a Building Code Administrator (BCAIB) from the State of Florida.

BUILDING INSPECTOR III

For consideration of a level III, candidates must meet the following qualifications in addition to the minimum requirements listed above:

• Two (2) years of experience of professional employment as an inspector employed by an agency with building code regulatory authority, instead of one (1) year for Level II.
• Possession of two (2) or more valid Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida AND
• Possession of one (1) or more Standard Certifications as a Plan Examiner from the State of Florida.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Possession of a State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications 
• Current licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida 
• Possession of a certification as a Building Code Administrator (BCAIB) from the State of Florida.

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