Building Inspector

Position Description

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to inspect structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing building/development to enforce compliance with established building codes and local ordinances. Employees in this classification perform as an entry level professional, and are responsible for reviewing construction operations to verify conformity with the approved plans and specifications in their respective trades. Objective is to enforce all local, state and federal laws, ordinances and regulations to ensure the safety and welfare of the general public.

Job Duties

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction to ensure compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal codes and regulatory requirements in their respective trades, e.g., structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing.
• Verifies compliance with approved building permits, plans and specifications; reviews and approves workmanship of completed projects.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses.
• Reads and interprets blue prints and specifications for construction plans and designs.
• Identifies compliance problems and issues code violations; meets with violators and general public to explain and interpret city codes and advises violator of expected time frame to correct infraction.
• Issues written violations of codes; performs re-inspections to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Reviews, maintains and updates all files, documents, records and reports of inspections activities and findings.
• Communicates with Building Official on any structural problems, code issues or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge; attends continuing education courses to maintain certification.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are logical/appropriate assignment to position.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by certification as a Building Inspector through the State of Florida, with minimum one (1) additional certification in another inspection discipline. Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state’s building construction industry in the respective trade disciplines.
Knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of building construction projects in the respective trade/discipline, e.g., plans review, licensing, permitting, inspections.

Skill in the review and interpretation of construction project plans, and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards.

Skill in written communications for the effective development and presentation of departmental reports and modifications to established codes and ordinances.

Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards.

Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.

Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.

Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects and property owners.