Building Code Inspector - TRAINEE (Structural)

Requirements And Preferences

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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Building Code Inspector - Trainee(Stuctural) to support the Building Code Division.

Benefits Of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

(NOTE: STARTING SALARY FOR TRAINEE IS 7.5% BELOW THE ENTRY OF THE RANGE FOR THE ASSOCIATED JOB CLASSIFICATION .

General Description

Performs support duties in an agency in order to gain knowledge, skills and professional experience. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures and work is reviewed through observation of performance, frequent conferences and reports.

Employees participating in the Trainee Program/Classification receive hands-on work experience and on-the-job training, which may be supplemented by related educational activities. These activities may include participation in County training or skills development programs, requisite external educational coursework, and/or completion of certificate programs.

Through this Trainee Program, an individual who does not meet all minimal requirements for a specific job classification has an opportunity to gain the job experience and/or training necessary to qualify and potentially transition into the job classification.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

To be eligible for participation individual must be at least 18 years of age and able to comply with all applicable County employment guidelines.

Must also be able to fulfill the minimum job requirements of the associated job classification the employee is training for within a maximum of two (2) years from the date of hire.

Structural

Five (5) years construction experience in the Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and/or Electrical disciplines in a supervisory capacity,

(for Structural - of which at least two (2) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of the HVHZ code).

Current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor (Class "A" Unlimited), Master Plumber, Mechanical Class A or B Contractor and/or Master Electrician issued by at least one (1) of the following entities: Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades or Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Block proctored, issued on or after January 1, 1968.

Ability to obtain the following Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) Certifications within one year of date of employment:

• Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
• Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
  
  

Ability to be Certified by the State of Florida, BCAIB as an Inspector within two years of date of employment.

Ability to be Certified by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as an Inspector within two years of date of employment.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Valid Florida Drivers License

Preferences

Some college

International Degree Evaluation Language: For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members . To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members . Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Duties And Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities depend significantly upon the classification the incumbent is in training for.

The functions listed below are general in nature for time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

This is technical work in the enforcement of Chapter 9 Contractors of the Broward County Code of Ordinances while training to enforce the Florida Building Code. Under the general supervision of a Chief Building Code Inspector, the Building Official or high level administrator incumbent performs investigations against licensed and unlicensed contractors/tree trimmers, prepares case files, patrols areas, issues citations and testifies at boards/hearings.

While Also In Training To Perform The Following Work

• Conducts inspections for compliance with codes and regulations ;
• Observes progress during stages in construction for possible defects and violations that must be corrected;
• Review code standards and departmental regulations and obtain compliance with codes;
• Reviews and checks blueprints, plans, complex calculations and sketches associated with a permit in relation to the actual construction, alteration, or repair;
• Confers with contractors, engineers, architects, property owners, and other interested parties, answer questions and explain building codes and regulations;
• Prepares and maintain records of plans, plan reviews, inspections, letters and reports prepared in connection with building permits;
• Attends meetings and conferences concerned with building code enforcement; and,
• Performs other related work.
  
  

Work is performed with considerable independence within established codes, regulations, and technical guidelines.

Performs work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Dependent upon area of assignment.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Dependent upon area of assignment.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Decision Quality
  
  

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.

• Action Oriented
  
  

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness
  
  

Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.

• Self-Development
  
  

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Takes advantage of available opportunities to update knowledge, skills, and abilities and to apply them on the job. Seeks guidance concerning opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.

• Nimble Learning
  
  

Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Shows a clear desire to learn and questions others to gain new knowledge. Deals appropriately with first-time or unusual problems; seeks relevant guidance and support. Learns from mistakes.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.