Building Inspector Salary $68,300.68 - $105,866.05 Annually Location City of Doral, FL Job Type Full Time Job Number 12232024 Department Building Opening Date 12/23/2024 Closing Date 1/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern * Description * Benefits * Questions General Purpose Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in connection with the duty to enforce all of the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade County Code, City Code, and other related codes. Supervision Received and Exercised This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: * Inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the applicable codes and approved plans and specifications. * Inspects residential and commercial buildings to ensure that they conform to the applicable codes. * Issues verbal and written notices of code violation and citations for code violations. * Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing. * Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions. * Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance. * Observes building conditions and issues notices of violations for corrections of violations. * Attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification. * Oversees powers and duties as may be delegated by the Building Official. * Enforces and explains pertinent sections of the Building Code. * Prepares reports of Presents code violation cases and presents them to the Code Compliance Special master. * Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards. * Performs any other duties as assigned by the Building Official and/or Chief Building Inspector. Additional Duties: * Performs other related work as required. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING * A High School diploma or a GED equivalent is required, with a Bachelor's degree being strongly preferred, supplemented by five years of related experience. * Standard certification by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an inspector. Provisional certification will be acceptable for the period allowed prior to obtaining standard certification. * Must meet the licensing qualifications set forth in Article II Chapter 8, Section 8-21 of the Code of Miami-Dade County for Building Inspector with commercial/residential roofing inspector a plus and have or be able to obtain a certificate from the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals. * Plans Examiner certification is a plus. * Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship, methods and materials of construction. * Extensive knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state's building construction industry in the respective trade/discipline. * Extensive 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, inspections. * Ability to get along with others and work effectively and courteously with the public and fellow workers. * Ability to detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices. * Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines. * Ability to use computers for data entry. * Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus. * Must be a non-smoker. * The minimum requirements may be waived by the City Manager. Physical Requirements: * Ability to balance on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; climb, kneel, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp handle; receive information through oral communication; make rational decisions; pull, push, reach; express ideas through speaking accurately/loudly/quickly; use visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, making general observations of facilities, operating heavy equipment and making visual inspections; and walk from one work site to another. * Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. City of Doral Human Resources Department Summary of Benefits: In this summary, we are providing general information, which will be helpful to you in evaluating the City of Doral as your premier place to work. If you have questions concerning a specific item or interpretation, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (305) 593-6760. Employment Benefits for Regular Full-Time Non-Sworn Employees: Introductory Period An introductory period for an employee is twelve (12) months for entrance, rehire, and promotional appointments. In the event the employee accepts a promotional opportunity position within the City before an initial introductory period is satisfactorily completed, the initial introductory period starts over at the time the employee begins working in the new position. The introductory period is considered a continuation of the employment selection process. It provides the City an opportunity to observe and evaluate the capacity of the employee, which includes the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of his or her job; and to observe and evaluate the employee's work habits and conduct, including attendance and the employee's relationship with coworkers and superiors. During the introductory period, the new employee and the supervisor shall evaluate employment suitability in terms of skill, knowledge, performance, and compatibility. During this period, the employee shall be given the support and resources needed to learn and demonstrate the duties and competencies required in the new position. Absences During Introductory Period: Any cumulative absences during the introductory period in excess of ten (10) workdays will automatically extend the introductory period by the number of days absent regardless of whether the absence was with or without pay. Holidays The City of Doral observes 12 paid holidays per year. * New Year's Day * Martin Luther King's Birthday * Presidents Day * Memorial Day * Juneteenth * Independence Day * Labor Day * Columbus Day * Veterans' Day * Thanksgiving Day * Friday after Thanksgiving * Christmas Day In addition, employees received two (2) personal days and (1) Birthday. The personal days must be used before the end of the fiscal year and the birthday must be taken within six (6) months of the birthday. Accruals (Vacation & Sick Time) The City of Doral has separate sick and vacation leave for non-sworn employees which is accrued on a monthly basis. Vacation is accrued on a monthly basis depending on the years of service: Years of Service Monthly Accruals Yearly Accrual 0-4 years 06.66 hours per month 80 hours per year 5-9 years 10.00 hours per month 120 hours per year 10-20 years 13.33 hours per month 160 hours per year More than 20 years 16.66 hours per month 200 hours per year Employees may use vacation time as it is accrued. Sick leave is earned at the rate of 8.0 hours per month for a forty (40) hour work-week. Employees may accumulate a sick time maximum 1,040 hours if on a forty (40) hour work-week. Sick Leave Payment Program Employees may sell back to the City up to a maximum of 32 hours of sick leave per year provided that the employee maintains a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave in his or her leave balance. This election is made annually at the beginning of each fiscal year by the employee and is irrevocable. An employee who elects to be paid for accrued vacation leave will be paid at his or her current rate of pay on the date of the payout, less applicable taxes and authorized deductions. Annual Leave Sell Back Employees may elect payment of accrued, unused annual leave in lieu of time off. This election is made annually in the beginning of each fiscal year and is irrevocable. An employee who elects to be paid for accrued vacation leave will be paid at his or her current rate of pay on the date of the payout, less applicable taxes and authorized deductions. Health Care Benefits All Healthcare benefits for all employees are effective on the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. The City offers HMO, POS, and High Deductible Health plans. The High Deductible Health plan comes with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Dental Plan The City of Doral offers a PPO dental insurance plan. Vision Care The City of Doral offers voluntary vision care benefits. Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability The City of Doral will cover your life insurance at the rate of two (2) times the employee's annual salary up to a maximum of $300,000.00. In addition, the City offers both short-term and long-term disability plans which act as income protection plans. Retirement Benefits Employees participate in the City's 401a retirement plan administered through Mission Square. The plan requires employees to contribute a mandatory six percent (6%) of their base pay while the City contributes twelve percent (12%) of the employee's base pay. 457 Supplemental Plan The City of Doral has a voluntary deferred compensation pension program available through Mission Square where the employee can make contributions to their retirement. The City does not make any contributions to this plan. Education/Tuition Reimbursement The City offers the Educational Reimbursement Program (ERP) established to provide educational assistance to full-time employees participating in training or educational programs designed to strengthen their abilities, which in turn directly benefit the City. The City will pay the State tuition rate to its members based on the letter grade obtained for each class. Employee must be a full-time employee for 6 months in order to be eligible for this benefit. Bereavement Leave Upon approval of the Department Head, a full?time employee may, upon request, be granted up to three (3) working days of leave with pay in the unfortunate event of a death in his or her immediate family, or up to five (5) working days of leave with pay to attend the funeral or memorial services of an immediate family member outside the State of Florida. The employee's immediate family shall be defined as the employee's spouse, father, mother, step-parents, natural, step and adopted children, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandparents, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, grandparents-in-law, registered domestic partner, and child of a registered domestic partner. The bereavement leave must be taken consecutively, and the employee must attend the funeral of the deceased family member to be eligible for bereavement leave. If an employee needs time in excess of that provided in this policy, he or she may request accrued vacation time, sick time, or PTO with the approval of their department head. The City reserves the right to request all pertinent information including deceased relative's name, relationship of the employee to the deceased, the name and address of the funeral home, and the date of the funeral. Documentation such as a death certificate, or other documentation on the deceased may be required for approval of the leave. Voting Leave Employees are encouraged to exercise their right to vote outside of their scheduled working hours. As such, all full-time employees as defined herein may be granted up to one hour of leave during polling hours in order to vote in federal, state or local elections, both primary and general elections. This time off shall be granted if it does not increase staffing cost or decrease departmental efficiency. Employees must request time off for voting in writing or via e-mail at least five (5) business days in advance to the Department Head or designee. The request for leave must clearly state that the employee needs leave in order to vote. THE CITY OF DORAL DOES NOT OFFER A RELOCATION PACKAGE THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND, MODIFY OR TERMINATE (IN WHOLEOR IN PART) ANY OF ITS BENEFITS PROGRAMS AT ANY TIME. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Doral is an equal opportunity employer. Smoke Free/Drug Free Workplace The City of Doral maintains a smoke free and drug free workplace. 01 Do you possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalent? * Yes * No 02 Do you meet the licensing qualifications set forth in Article II Chapter 8, Section 8-21 of the Code of Miami-Dade County for Building Inspector, and have or be able to obtain a certificate from the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals? * Yes * No 03 Do you currently possess standard certification by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an Inspector? * Yes * No 04 Do you possess a current certificate as a Roofing Contractor issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board or the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board and five years of experience in the roofing industry to include two years in a supervisory capacity -OR- a personal certificate as a Roofing Inspector or Contractor issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board and five years of experience in the roofing industry? * Yes * No 05 Do you possess a valid Florida driver license with an acceptable driving record? * Yes * No 06 I certify that I have read the job announcement in its entirety, and have attached my resume to my application. * Yes * No Required Question
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Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees