Building Inspector I - Structural

Job Summary

Inspects new construction, remodeling projects, and existing structures including properties for compliance with governing codes or ordinances; to approve completed work; to document building code compliance violations; and advising builders and property owners on code and permit requirements.

Essential Functions

• Conducts inspections of building construction, erection, repair, addition, or alteration projects that require permitting indicating compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electric, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other construction codes as required by state law or County ordinances.
• Reviews approved construction plans on site while conducting inspections for compliance with various codes and County ordinances pertaining to building construction and component systems, including building, plumbing, gas, irrigation, mechanical and electrical systems; reads and understands blueprints and technical drawings.
• Verifies permit scope, subcontractor licensing, and addressing and site information for compliance with approved permit application.
• Enforces all applicable provisions of the standard building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes as adopted and amended by local ordinances.
• Travels to construction site locations; performs field inspections of new or existing buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes; inspects foundations, concrete, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building elements; examines grade, quality and treatment of lumber, steel, roofing material, electrical system and components, plumbing fixtures, mechanical and gas systems, and related building elements to secure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; and reviews quality of installation and workmanship of various components and systems to ensure proper installation and function.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.
• Provides direction when deficiencies or violations are discovered; issues citations for noncompliance with appropriate codes; and suspends construction as necessary.
• Performs field reviews of building plans and specifications for compliance with the respective code.
• Enters results of inspection in related systems; maintains notes for future reference.
• Conducts follow-up inspections as necessary to ensure conformance.
• Makes recommendations for issuance of certificates of occupancy.
• Observes job site safety of projects on County property; ensures proper hazard signage to limit danger of injury to construction personnel, the public, the neighbors, site visitors, and other inspectors.
• Prepares for, attend, and testifies in courtroom hearings and judicial proceedings as required.
• Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance from the public, builders, property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, tradespersons, project personnel, outside agencies, employees, supervisors or other individuals and/or divisions.
• Maintains current field and code manuals, policy and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps and related material for reference and/or review.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of related experience in the field of construction or related field, general engineering for building structures and building systems, examining engineering building plans, building code inspection, corresponding to the certification category sought or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Fingerprinting required.

• Must obtain a Provisional Certification as an Inspector from the Building Codes Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of date of hire for assigned trade(s).
• Must obtain a Standard License within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.