Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

St Pete Beach, City of•City Hall, FL

About The Position

Performs intermediate technical work inspecting and reviewing plans for commercial and residential building construction to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, Floodplain Regulations, and local ordinances. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Building Official. The position conducts building and trade inspections and plan reviews of varying complexity, schedules inspection requests, records results, and explains code requirements to contractors, engineers, architects, and residents. It also supports code enforcement investigations, inspects unsafe buildings with the Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement Officer, issues notices to address unsafe conditions, and may provide testimony at hearings or in court. The role meets with violators to help resolve issues and achieve compliance, conducts stormwater erosion and sedimentation control inspections, and assists with issuing permits at the permit counter. Related tasks may also be assigned. As a condition of employment, City of St. Pete Beach employees may be directed to work during declared or undeclared emergencies. Employees may be recalled at any time, work irregular hours or at locations other than their normal work location, and perform duties beyond those specified in the job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Valid Florida driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain within one year and maintain a State of Florida Standard Inspector and Plans Examiner License in at least one discipline: Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or 1-2 Family; or meet Florida Statutes Chapter 468 requirements to obtain and maintain the applicable license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Ability to attend and complete the DEP FSESCI Program and obtain the Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector Certification.
Thorough knowledge of building construction materials and methods, and of construction stages when violations and defects can most easily be observed and corrected.
Thorough knowledge of state building and related codes, laws, and ordinances.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications accurately and compare them with construction in progress.
Ability to work well with property owners, contractors, and design professionals.
Firmness and tact in enforcing building codes.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Perform building and trade inspections and plan reviews of varying complexity for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Schedule inspection requests and record inspection results.
Explain and interpret code requirements for contractors, engineers, architects, and residents.
Assist code enforcement personnel in investigating potential violations, including erosion control issues, work without a permit, and unlicensed contractor activity.
Inspect unsafe buildings in coordination with the Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement Officer, and issue notices to abate unsafe conditions.
Appear and provide testimony at code enforcement or special master hearings and in court when necessary.
Meet with violators of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations to help resolve issues and achieve compliance.
Perform stormwater erosion and sedimentation control inspections.
Assist at the permit counter with issuing permits.
Perform related tasks as required.
Work as directed during declared or undeclared emergencies, including irregular hours, at alternate locations, or on duties beyond the normal job description when required.