Structural Inspector and/or Plans Examiner

General Statement of Job

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Staff may also perform other duties as assigned.

Inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings during and after construction to ensure structural components meet provisions of building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plan, specifications, and standards for the promotion of public safety and welfare.

Coordinates and creates daily routes for inspection tickets.

Provides information to contractors, engineers, architects, and the public regarding the permit application process and individual results.

Establishes and maintains inspection records and prepares reports for use by administrative personnel and judicial authorities; attends Special Master’s Hearings as assigned.

Receives, responds to and/or investigates complaints received from the public concerning building matters and initiates corrective actions per established regulations, policies, and procedures.

Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to responsible parties; gathers evidence and prepares reports concerning unaddressed violations.

Interprets and explains codes and regulations regarding construction, alteration, and repair of buildings of buildings.

Stays current on changes to building codes and applicable regulations; interprets legal requirements and may recommend compliance protocols to engineers, contractors, workers, architects, and owners.
Adheres to all city and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures.

Maintains quality communication and interaction with all city employees, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive city image.

Demonstrates behaviors that support the City’s Vision and Values.

Maintains on-call work availability as assigned, to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event, or other emergency to meet the city’s obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Pay and Bargaining Status
This is a non-exempt position pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is within the blue collar bargaining unit covered by the City of Tamarac and Federation of Public Employees (FPE) collective bargaining agreement. This position is paid on an hourly basis, issued bi-weekly, and subject to overtime pay in accordance with the terms of the current City of Tamarac and FPE collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Inspector, must meet the most current applicable Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) certification requirements, which includes additional discipline-related certifications.

To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Plans Examiner, additional requirements must also be met per BORA.

Required Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver license and the ability to travel independently from one city location to another or to offsite location/s or the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required (and sponsored) according to job duties and responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering in a related discipline and three (3) years of professional experience; licensed in the State of Florida as Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect.

NOTE: Job description, minimum qualifications, and the standards required to perform the essential functions are detailed in the official job description. The City of Tamarac is a drug-free workplace. Recommended candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to appointment, as appropriate. An eligible veteran or spouse of veteran shall receive preference in the selection process as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran’s preference, a candidate MUST submit a copy of a DD-214, Certificate of Discharge, or Statement of Eligibility with their application.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: JANUARY 27, 2025. Subject to closing at that time, or when sufficient number of applications are received.