Building Inspector

Position Summary Under the direction of the Building Official, and with emphasis on providing outstanding customer service, the incumbent is responsible for professional and technical work involved in the various activities relating to the inspection of buildings, facilities and structures. Responsibilities include the regulation and inspection of building construction to ensure safety, conformance, and compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations of the City of Stuart and the State of Florida. Duties include heavy public contact and interpretation of ordinances and laws associated with construction sites. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, observations, and the success of programs and new procedures developed and implemented to achieve established goals. Responsibilities Examine plans, specifications, sketches, and blueprints for compliance with local zoning codes and state building codes. Routinely meet with and effectively assist the general public, professionals, officials, architects, engineers, proprietors, and others in attaining compliance with building codes, ordinances, and policies. Approve and recommend for issuance permits of buildings, infrastructures, and construction projects, ensuring safety and health of the public. Prepare reports, correspondence, and respond to inquiries related to building codes and construction projects. Drive to construction sites to perform field inspections as required. Maintain accurate and current files, reports, records, and related documents covering the maintenance and completion of building inspection projects and programs. Issue stop-work orders for unpermitted work or work by unlicensed contractors. Be on call to conduct damage assessments after natural disasters. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by five (5) years of construction inspection experience and certification through the International Code Council (ICC). One- and Two-Family Dwelling Inspector or multiple State inspection licenses required. Standard Building Inspector and Building Plan Review State Licenses preferred. Must have the ability to obtain additional State licenses. Must have a valid State of Florida Driver’s License. Benefits Medical and Dental Insurance (two medical programs and two dental programs are offered to meet your needs) - 4 tiers of coverage to choose from Telehealth services and prescription mail-order program A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 assistance and support (this benefit is provided to full-time and part-time employees) An Employee Health Center (EHC) - a benefit provided at no cost to employees and dependents on the City’s health insurance Vision Insurance - 4 tiers of coverage to choose from Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and Dependent Life Insurance Deferred compensation through MissionSquare Retirement - several options to choose from Retirement benefits through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) - the City and employee share in the contributions Supplemental insurance offerings including AFLAC, Liberty Mutual, US Legal, Pet Benefit Solutions and Nationwide Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account Long Term Disability Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement - up to 18 credits per fiscal year with no $ limit (budget dependent; evaluated every year) Tuition Deferral agreements with several universities - partners with tuition reimbursement program Comprehensive Wellness Programming that encourages physical, emotional, nutritional, and overall wellbeing EEO Statement The City of Stuart is an Equal Opportunity Employer ADA/VP/DFWP/TFWP. #J-18808-Ljbffr