Building Inspector

 
In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants). Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Inspects new and existing building permitted installations (and enforcement) in residential, commercial and industrial buildings within the city limits to ensure adherence to the FBC, High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), safety standards, local laws and ordinances
• Confers with architects, engineers, general contractors, attorneys, property owners and others regarding inspections, building materials and practices, and code enforcement matters
• Inspects alteration and repair jobs; checks roof and foundation connections for building additions
• Cites applicable codes to enforce compliance of the violation with corresponding building code and ordinances; Issues Stop Work Orders for work without permits and posts unsafe structures
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment Posts Notices of Violation on properties, issues warning and citation notices of violation of City Ordinances and the FBC
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent. Qualifying work experience may be substituted for the High School or equivalent education requirement on a year-for-year basis
2. Possess a valid State of Florida driver's license with acceptable driving record
3. Certified as required by the State of Florida, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Standard (Building/Structural) Inspector OR be a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
4. Certification by the Broward County's Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) by meeting one of the following:
   • An applicant for Certification as a Structural Inspector under the provisions of this section who is a graduate from an accredited school holding a Bachelor or Associate of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction may be credited for two (2) years for Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree towards the combined experience requirements (An applicant for certification as Structural Inspector under the provisions of this section may only substitute the required two-year HVHZ experience with two years of statewide experience by passing the BORA HVHZ exam
   • Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested PLUS two (2) years of HVHZ experience OR 
   • BCAIB certified Standard Inspector in the Building/Structural discipline with five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida, of which, two (2) years shall have been within HVHZ. (An individual qualifying through this path shall be required to acquire a General Contractors (GC) license by exam, within one (1) year of initial certification as an Inspector) OR
   • Licensed GC with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the Structural/Building discipline where two (2) years of which were within the HVHZ OR
   • Five (5) years construction experience in the Structural/Building discipline in a supervisory capacity of which at least two (2) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of HVHZ. An individual qualifying through this path must acquire an Unlimited GC license by exam, from the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) OR Broward County Examining Board OR the Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board within one (1) year of initial certification as an Inspector OR 
   • Ten (10) years construction experience in the Structural/Building discipline of which at least two (2) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of the HVHZ. An individual qualifying through this path must acquire an Unlimited GC license by exam, from either the CILB OR Broward County Examining Board OR the Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board within one (1) year of initial certification as an Inspector
5. Required certifications and license must be kept current to continue employment in this class. 
6. Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification.
7. You must have practical construction experience in Miami-Dade or Broward counties in Florida to qualify for this position; persons with experience outside of these counties in Florida or elsewhere in the US will not qualify.
8. Inspectors holding a Certificate of Competency in any area of construction shall not use their Certification to engage in free enterprise competing against persons or firms that may do business within Broward County whose work they may also inspect, nor may they allow their Certificate of Competency to be used by another person or firm.
9. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204).to the online application. 

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. 
 
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.  Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available.
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204). to the online application.

Salary : $74,663 - $115,742