Senior Building Inspector

The Senior Building Inspector inspects new and existing building installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with the Florida Building Code (FBC), High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), safety standards, laws, ordinances, and other County, State, and Federal regulations and performs plan reviews as needed.

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 and personal structures within the city limits to ensure adherence to the FBC, High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), safety standards, laws, and ordinances
• Confers with architects, engineers, general contractors, attorneys, property owners, and others regarding plans review, building inspection, building materials and practices, and code enforcement matters
• Inspects alteration and repair jobs; checks structural elements
• May inspect buildings and other structures, land use, and land or building development or modification for structural conformance and compliance with zoning rules and regulations
• Occasionally reviews building plans and specifications of proposed structural installations in detail for conformity with the FBC, City Code of Ordinances, and other applicable rules and regulations
• 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
• Assists planning, organizing, and directing a coordinated building inspection program
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements:

1. Have graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency. 
2. Qualifying work experience may be substituted for the High School or equivalent education requirement on a year-for-year basis
3. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire
4. Must be certified by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as 
   • A Standard Plans Examiner (Structural/Building) and a Standard Inspector (Structural/Building) or 
   • be a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested
   • Required certifications and license must be kept current to continue employment in this class
5. Must be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications:
   • A Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), in the discipline requested 
     • and having practiced for a minimum of five (5) years within the State of Florida, 
     • two (2) years of which within the HVHZ OR pass BORA's HVHZ exam OR
   • A Standard (Structural/Building) Inspector serving for a minimum of one (1) year for an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or school board within the State of Florida
6. Must possess a current Certificate of Competency OR a PE license OR Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities:
   • Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
   • Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades
   • Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board
   • Florida Board of Professional Engineers
   • Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an Architect

NOTE: 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.

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 : $82,893 - $128,490