Senior Building Inspector

Senior Building Inspector

We are offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for the position of Senior Building Inspector. Salary negotiable depending on qualifications. Position summary: The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex technical and administrative work in reviewing development operations to verify conformity with all approved building plans and specifications for the Building Department. Position scope: This is a senior-level tradesman and essential personnel position.

Illustrative examples of essential duties include performing systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction within the City to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal code and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade; verifying compliance with approved building permits, plans, and specifications; ordering portions of a building or structure to be exposed for inspection and/or ordering a halt in construction work or vacating of the building if occupancy or use is contrary to established regulations as needed; collaborating with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses; reading, interpreting, and performing reviews of blueprints and specifications for construction plans and designs to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal codes and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade; recommending a variety of methods, materials, equipment, and alterations in order to assist with adherence to accepted standards; identifying compliance problems and issues code violations; meeting with violators and general public to explain and interpret applicable codes and advise violator of expected time frame to correct infraction; performing re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance; issuing written violations of codes and conducting re-inspections to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance; reviewing, maintaining, and updating all files, documents, records and reports of inspections activities and findings; communicating with Building Official and Chief Building Inspector on any structural problems, code issues, or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved; maintaining current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge; testifying in court and before related boards, obtaining relevant documentation, and preparing testimony as required; identifying and/or recommending cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his/her department and under his/her area of responsibility; performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of building construction projects in the respective trade/discipline, e.g., plans review, licensing, permitting, and inspections; knowledge of the principles and practices of building inspection and thorough knowledge of the State and Florida Building codes; knowledge of the full scope of the department's functions, applicable local laws, county and city ordinances and regulations, and State statutes that have a bearing on the department; knowledge of the rules established by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations; knowledge of the functions of the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals, including their certification and educational programs; knowledge of O.S.H.A. standards, rules, and regulations; knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and methods; skill in the review and interpretation of construction project plans and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards; skill in written communications for the effective development and presentation of departmental reports and modifications to established codes and ordinances; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards; ability to use and interpret building codes, accessibility codes, mechanical and plumbing terminology and language used within the department; ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners.

Minimum requirements include high school diploma or equivalent; minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in the inspection of High-Rise/Multi-family buildings; minimum of two (2) years of experience performing plan reviews; any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Licenses and/or certifications include a Florida Registered Architect, Florida Professional Engineer, or Florida General Contractor License with at least 5 years of experience; Standard Building Inspector and Plans Examiner Licenses from the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board; valid Florida driver's license. Physical requirements and working conditions include work performed in various indoor and outdoor environments; frequently required to see, hear, and talk with employees and the public; frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear; frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and operate a motor vehicle; occasionally required to climb or balance; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Additional information includes a one-year probationary period; it is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement; background screenings are conducted through the Clearinghouse @