What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Roofing Inspector (Regulatory & Economic Resources) position at Miami-Dade County?
Minimum Qualifications
To be certified in the category of Building Inspector (Residential Roofing) candidates shall have at least one of the following: (aa) Possess a current roofing contractor certificate issued by: (1) The Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board and not less than one-year field experience; or (2) The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board and not less than one year of field experience. (bb) Possess a current certification as a Building Inspector (General) in Miami-Dade County and hold a State of Florida Standard Roofing Inspector License or a personal certificate from the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board as a Roofing Inspector or Roofing Contractor. (cc) Possess a current certification as a Building Inspector in Miami-Dade County and hold a personal certificate as a General Contractor issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, provided the number of the license shall be less than #7837 (dd) Possess a current license from the State of Florida as a Registered Architect or Engineer and one year of roofing experience. (ee) A Standard Building Inspector license issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board with a minimum of one year of supervisory field experience and eligible for examination under (aa) or (bb) above.
Recruitment Notes
Conducts technical field inspections in all roofing permit categories of new and existing roofing installations for compliance with the Florida Building Code. Examines construction projects for defects, omissions, violations, and other departures from correct procedure; provides recommendations and suggestions to contractors or owners regarding changes necessary to bring establishment up to code requirements; ensures all structural work conforms to codes. Inspects construction upon completion and signs permit granting final County approval that the work is safe for life and property. Performs inspections to ensure that work proceeds in accordance with approved plans. Engages in routine and periodic patrols and inspections to check for violations and hazardous conditions, issues violation notices and, occasionally, summonses to violators. Investigates complaints for defective installations which are reported as fire or other hazards; notifies responsible person of defects and issues verbal or written instructions for correction; makes re-inspections; reports violations and represents Metro-Dade County at court hearings. Organizes inspection route schedule and maintains accurate records of inspections. Answers telephone calls from contractors and the public; offers information and clarifications; assists in resolving conflicts between contractors and property owners. Approves qualifications for homeowner's permits. Performs related work as required.
All applicants must be eligible for certification by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals as specified in Chapter 8 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. Certificate and/or license must be in good standing with Miami-Dade County's Contractor Licensing and Enforcement Section, and/or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and/or Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board with no pending complaints. Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to extensive background screening. Applicants holding an active certificate will be required to inactivate their certificate at their own expense upon employment.
To be certified in the category of Building Inspector (Residential Roofing) candidates shall have at least one of the following: (aa) Possess a current roofing contractor certificate issued by: (1) The Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board and not less than one-year field experience; or (2) The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board and not less than one year of field experience. (bb) Possess a current certification as a Building Inspector (General) in Miami-Dade County and hold a State of Florida Standard Roofing Inspector License or a personal certificate from the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board as a Roofing Inspector or Roofing Contractor. (cc) Possess a current certification as a Building Inspector in Miami-Dade County and hold a personal certificate as a General Contractor issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, provided the number of the license shall be less than #7837 (dd) Possess a current license from the State of Florida as a Registered Architect or Engineer and one year of roofing experience. (ee) A Standard Building Inspector license issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board with a minimum of one year of supervisory field experience and eligible for examination under (aa) or (bb) above.
Recruitment Notes
Conducts technical field inspections in all roofing permit categories of new and existing roofing installations for compliance with the Florida Building Code. Examines construction projects for defects, omissions, violations, and other departures from correct procedure; provides recommendations and suggestions to contractors or owners regarding changes necessary to bring establishment up to code requirements; ensures all structural work conforms to codes. Inspects construction upon completion and signs permit granting final County approval that the work is safe for life and property. Performs inspections to ensure that work proceeds in accordance with approved plans. Engages in routine and periodic patrols and inspections to check for violations and hazardous conditions, issues violation notices and, occasionally, summonses to violators. Investigates complaints for defective installations which are reported as fire or other hazards; notifies responsible person of defects and issues verbal or written instructions for correction; makes re-inspections; reports violations and represents Metro-Dade County at court hearings. Organizes inspection route schedule and maintains accurate records of inspections. Answers telephone calls from contractors and the public; offers information and clarifications; assists in resolving conflicts between contractors and property owners. Approves qualifications for homeowner's permits. Performs related work as required.
All applicants must be eligible for certification by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals as specified in Chapter 8 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. Certificate and/or license must be in good standing with Miami-Dade County's Contractor Licensing and Enforcement Section, and/or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and/or Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board with no pending complaints. Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to extensive background screening. Applicants holding an active certificate will be required to inactivate their certificate at their own expense upon employment.
