Building Inspector

Description

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Conducts technical field inspections of buildings and premises during various phases of construction and use.
• Inspects the structure of and materials used in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises.
• Schedules inspections; returns telephone calls; and enters inspection results into computer data base.
• Detects and investigates reported and unreported hazards, possible safety problems, and violations and determines conformity with established standards and approved plans.
• Issues permits and certifications dependent upon compliance with standards and assists applicants in completing necessary forms.
• Issues stop work orders; recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards.
• Determines acceptability of qualifications of contractors engaged in work relating to the type of work referred to herein.
• Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains documentation, and prepares testimony.
• Reports suspected or known violations of zoning, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, licensing, marine, fire, and planning standards to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, and correspondence concerning building structure enforcement and inspection activities.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of building inspection and thorough knowledge of the State and Florida Building codes.
• Knowledge of the full scope of the department’s functions, applicable local laws, county and city ordinances and regulations, and State statutes that have a bearing on the department.
• Knowledge of the rules established by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations.
• Knowledge of the functions of the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals, including their certification and educational programs.
• Knowledge of O.S.H.A. standards, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and methods.
• 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 understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• 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 use and interpret building codes, accessibility codes, mechanical and plumbing terminology and language used within the department.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience as a General Contractor from Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board or from Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board OR as a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect holding a current license from the State of Florida.

• Possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor from Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board or from Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board OR be a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect holding a current license from the State of Florida
• Attain provisional certification as an inspector from the Florida Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors within thirty (30) days of appointment
• Attain standard certification within twelve (12) months of appointment
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must meet all other licensure requirements set forth by the Miami-Dade County Chapter 8 and the Board of Rules and Appeals.

• There is a one-year probationary period.
• it is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.