Structural Inspector (Full-Time)

The Position

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Job Summary

This Is Technical, Inspectional Work In The Administration Of City Buildings And Related Codes And Ordinances Covering Building Construction, Alterations, And Repairs.

Employee Is Responsible For The Inspection Of All Buildings And Building Appurtenances In The City To Determine Adherence To Required Standards Of Construction, Maintenance And Safety. Work Includes Responsibility For Interpretation Of Legal Provisions Governing Building Inspection. Employee Functions Independently In Routine Inspectional And Enforcement Activities And Is Under Direct Supervision Of A Supervising Inspector.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with the approved plans as well as City, State and Federal construction and safety standards and codes; issues building permits.
• Checks building plans submitted with applications for building permits to determine that such plans meet the requirements of the Building code; makes field inspections when necessary to clarify plans.
• Inspects building sites and buildings in process of construction for conformance with city buildings and zoning requirements.
• Confers or corresponds with architects, building owners or contractors concerning questions involved in the checking of plans.
• Makes recommendations for changes in the ordinances and regulations governing building inspections.
• Attends seminars and training courses to stay informed on new developments in the related field and to obtain current information of code changes.
• Must effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

The Requirements

Education/Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years experience as a General Contractor in a supervisory capacity on a variety of structural and related installations supplemented by the following additional qualifications set forth in the Florida Building Code:

2. As required by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), certified as a Structural Inspector from the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following qualifications:

1. Engineer in the structural discipline OR

1. Five (5) years construction experience in the structural discipline in a supervisory capacity and possess a Certificate of General Contractor OR

1. Five (5) years construction experience in the structural discipline and five (5) years experience as a Structural Inspector certified by BCAIB and possess a Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor OR

1. Seven (7) years construction experience in the structural discipline and possess a Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor OR

1. Ten (10) years experience as a Structural Inspector certified by BCAIB

3. Current Certificate of Competency or Professional License as a General Contractor which must be issued by at least one of the following entities:

• Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Broward County Central Examining Board
• Miami Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• General Contractor License
• Structural Inspector License within the State of Florida (or Provisional License)
• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering applied to enforcing building regulations and to building maintenance.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional and cooperative relationships with contractors, city staff, the general public and public officials, and to enforce building ordinances with confidence and tact.
• Knowledge of city building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public.

Physical Demands:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and extended periods of time standing and/or walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards.

The Examination

Required Education And Background Information: Look Over The Announcement Carefully To Determine Your Eligibility. Please Note Minimum Education And Experience Requirements. Closed Competitive Positions Are Open Only To Employees While Open Competitive Positions Are Open To Anyone Who Meets The Minimum Qualifications For The Position. Evidence Of A GED Test Score Is Required If Submitted For High School Diploma. Applicants Are Responsible For Clearly Documenting Work Experience And/Or Providing All Relevant Information At The Time Of Application. Additional Information Will Not Be Accepted After The Announcement Closing Date. Examination: Depending On The Number Of Applicants And The Quality Of Their Education And Experience, The Examination May Consist Of One Or More Of The Following Tests: Written Examination, Performance Examination, Education And Experience Evaluation, Oral Examination And/Or Other Job Related Examinations. You Will Be Notified Of The Time And Place Of Your Examination When You File Or Later By Mail. A Passing Grade Is Required On Each Part Of The Process. Repeated Participation In Any Examination For Which The Same Test Is Used Is Limited To Once Every 6 Months. Your Examination Results Will Be Sent By Email As Soon As Possible After The Grading Is Completed. Final Passing Grades Are Used To Determine A Candidate's Position On The Eligibility List Of Successful Candidates. Departments Fill Vacancies From This List. The Top Three Names Are Considered For Each Vacancy Unless Otherwise Modified. Those Not Appointed Are Returned To The Eligibility List For Further Consideration In Accordance With The Civil Service Ordinance. Your Name Will Remain On A Register For One Year For Open Competitive Examinations And Two Years For Closed Competitive Except Where Labor Contract Conflicts. Your Name May Be Removed From An Eligibility List Prior To One Year According To