Building Inspector

Under direction of the Building Official, and with emphasis on providing outstanding customer service, 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 inspecting of building construction to ensure the safety, conformance and compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations of the City of Stuart and 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. Examine plans, specifications, sketches and blueprints for compliance with local zoning codes and state building codes. Responsibilities Regulate and inspect building construction to ensure safety, conformance and compliance with laws, codes, ordinances and regulations of the City of Stuart and State of Florida. Examine plans, specifications, sketches and blueprints for compliance with local zoning codes and state building codes. Meet with and assist the general public, professionals, officials, architects, engineers, proprietors and others in attaining compliance with building codes, ordinances and policies. Approve and recommend issuance of permits for buildings, infrastructure and construction projects to ensure public safety and adherence to regulations. Prepare reports, correspondence and respond to inquiries related to building codes and construction projects. Drive to construction sites and perform field inspection as required. Maintain accurate and current files, reports, records and related documents covering 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 perform damage assessments after natural disasters. 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 ability to obtain additional State licenses. Must have a valid State of Florida Driver’s License. NOTE: The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Additional Information This position is considered “Mission Critical” (aka “Essential”) and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency. The City of Stuart is An Equal Opportunity Employer ADA/VP/DFWP/TFWP #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Stuart