Building Inspector

City of Bartow • Bartow, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Working in the City’s Building Department, performs technical field work inspecting and enforcing the state adopted Florida Building Codes for Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical, as well as City ordinances and related regulations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in construction trades.
• Knowledge of the codes and regulations governing building construction, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing installation, alteration, repair, and environmental protection.
• Knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations and of effective corrective measures.
• Ability to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction process.
• Ability to explain, interpret, and enforce regulations and codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in building codes, construction and/or related field
• Possession of a valid State of Florida driver’s license
• Must meet the requirements of Florida Statute 468.609
• Must possess a Standard Class (OR) a Provisional certificate from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board as a (Residential Inspector).
• Any and all Provisional licenses must be converted to Standard license in the time allowed by (DBPR) Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
• Failure to acquire and maintain licenses may be cause for termination.

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Reads plans and specifications
• Interprets drawings and setbacks and inspects construction for compliance with the approved plans, specifications, City regulations, and state adopted construction codes
• Inspects footers, slabs, beams, columns, framing, roofing, insulation, masonry work, landscaping, parking and drainage areas to evaluate compliance with building codes and specifications
• Inspects soil lines, pipe sizes, locations of fixtures, water supply lines and materials, waste lines, vents, shut offs and sewer connections to ensure compliance with plumbing codes and specifications.
• Inspects grounding, wiring, conduit installation, equipment installation, device installation, etc., to evaluate compliance with electrical codes and specifications.
• Performs final inspections of swimming pools, manufactured homes, signs, and other properties to evaluate code compliance
• Conducts code enforcement inspections as required to ensure City code compliance
• Communicates official programs, policies, and procedures to the general public
• Interprets codes and changes to contractors and homeowners
• Operates a City vehicle to travel to various locations to perform work
• Prepares oral and written reports related to assigned work.
• Other essential functions required as needed

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED