What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at City of Winter Haven, FL?
The City of Winter Haven is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Building Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that construction projects, building renovations, and other related work comply with local and state building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards. You will conduct inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, review plans and specifications, and provide guidance to contractors and homeowners to ensure construction safety and compliance.
- Job Title: Building Inspector
- Category: Full-Time
- Application Closing Date: February 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Salary and Benefits:
- $25.14 Per Hour Minimum
- Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
- 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
- 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
- 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
- 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
- Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services
Essential Job Functions:
Performs technical field work inspecting and enforcing the state adopted Florida Building Codes for Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical, as well as City ordinances and related regulations. Reads plans and specifications; interprets drawings and setbacks, and inspects construction for compliance with the approved plans, specifications, City regulations and state adopted construction codes. Inspects footers, slabs, beams, columns, framing, roofing, insulation, masonry work, landscaping, parking, and drainage areas to evaluate compliance with building codes and specifications. Inspects soil lines, pipe sizes, locations of fixtures, water supply lines and materials, waste lines, vents, shut offs, and sewer connections to ensure compliance with plumbing codes and specifications. Inspects grounding, wiring, conduit installation, equipment installation, device installation, etc., to evaluate compliance with electrical codes and specifications. Performs final inspections of swimming pools, manufactured homes, signs, and other properties to evaluate code compliance. Conducts code enforcement inspections as required to ensure City code compliance. Communicates official programs, policies, and procedures to the general public; interprets codes and changes to contractors and homeowners. Operates a City vehicle to travel to various locations to perform work. Prepares verbal and written reports related to assigned work. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in construction trades; the codes and regulations governing building construction, electrical, mechanical or plumbing installation, alteration, repair, and environmental protection; and possible defects and flaws in building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations and of effective corrective measures.
- Ability to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction process; explain, interpret, and enforce regulations and codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality; communicate and present ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Minimum Education & Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the building construction profession or trade.
- An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in building trades preferred.
- Must be able to qualify for state certification in all building and construction related inspection categories as defined in Florida State Statute 468.
- State certification as an inspector or plans examiner is preferred.
- A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of the required licensure.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to qualify for state license in a variety of inspection categories.
- Immediately upon employment, incumbent must possess a current license as a One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector and Building Inspector from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and qualify to obtain a Provisional license as an Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector.
- Any and all provisional licenses must be converted to standard license in the time allowed by DBPR. Failure to obtain and maintain the required license may be cause for termination.
- Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and have a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
- Absence of non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant’s system as verified by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.
Physical / Environmental Factors:
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Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the job functions in the work environment.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
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