Building Inspector / Plans Examiner II

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

WORK OBJECTIVE

This technical position is responsible for field inspections and re-inspections of new buildings, structures, and additions to existing buildings / structures at appropriate increments of the construction period to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and other adopted City Codes and Specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note : Each Building Code Inspector / Plans Examiner must be licensed in the appropriate category with a State of Florida Standard or Provisional License to perform the inspections / plan reviews described below.

• Performs inspections and plan reviews of buildings and structures, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical installations, that requires considerable knowledge in the electrical, carpentry, plumbing, building construction, or mechanical field, as well as in-depth knowledge of all applicable codes and ordinances.
• Takes requests for building inspections and re-inspections, scheduling these requests in an organized manner to reduce drive time. Performs residential and commercial plan reviews as required / assigned.
• Drives to construction sites and inspects and re-inspects new and existing buildings and structures during construction to ensure that such components as steel placement, floor and wall construction, roofs, beams, columns, lintels, interior partitions, door assemblies, stairways, voice communication systems, etc. comply with approved plans and specifications, Florida Building Codes, and related ordinances and laws.
• Inspects and re-inspects electrical wiring in new and existing structures for compliance with the National Electrical Code and City Codes. Examines emergency power systems, permanent and temporary electrical installations, and verifies that equipment is listed and labeled for the intended use to ensure its properly installed and functional. Performs electrical plan reviews as required / assigned.
• Inspects and re-inspects air-conditioning, ventilation, heating, and refrigeration equipment and installations in residential and commercial buildings to ensure that components such as ducts, disconnect switches, fire dampers, exhaust systems, condensate drain lines, etc. are properly installed and comply with the Florida Building Code- Mechanical. Performs mechanical plan reviews as required / assigned.
• Inspects and re-inspects drainage and plumbing systems (drainage, waste, vents, and water pipes) for leaks, proper size / type and slope to ensure compliance with approved plans and Florida Building Code-Plumbing. Performs plumbing plan reviews as required / assigned.
• Examines fixtures, appliances, and special fittings (petroleum) for proper vent size, height, vent caps, approved materials, location, leakage, cut-off valves, temperature / pressure release valves, back-flow preventors, trap primers, etc. to ensure compliance with Florida building Code-Fuel Gas. Performs gas plan reviews as required / assigned.
• Verifies that all site protection (i.e. silt fence, sanitary facilities, dumpster, etc.) are in place prior to performing inspections.
• Detects hazards and violations; recommends corrective action; and logs and tracks inspection reports, inspection findings, and plan reviews within the City's on-line system and onto the permit to approve or disapprove each phase of completed work / plan review. Notifies the permit holder of necessary corrections observed with written / typed lists of violations and departures from approved plans and / or manufacturer specifications / requirements, with the appropriate code references.
• This position requires the posting of 'stop work' orders, and 'unsafe structure' notices. In extreme cases, this position may require shutting down jobsites if management deems the site to be in violation of the Winter Garden Code requirements.
• Consults with contractors and other interested parties regarding violations, plan deviations, and acceptable correction methods by interpreting applicable codes and City procedures, notifying the applicant in writing by either a correction notice at the jobsite, or an email for plan review.
• Works conjointly with other City Departments, maintaining open communication to resolve site / building code issues as they arise.
• Makes recommendations to the Building Official for the issuance of Certificates of Occupancies and Certificates of Completion.
• Informs the Building Official of incorrect construction methods, materials, or construction practices that are occurring at construction sites.
• Provides expertise to the Code Enforcement Official concerning existing structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical conditions of existing buildings, and testifies before the Code Enforcement Board concerning building code violations of existing buildings within the City.
• Work is performed under general supervision, according to established guidelines, and performance is reviewed through reports submitted, meetings, and results obtained for technical sufficiency and consistent application.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The City of Winter Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Winter Garden provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position Requirements

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Position

Building Inspector / Plans Examiner II

Close Date

Location

City of Winter Garden

About the Organization

Salary Range

Qualification based

This position is currently accepting applications.