Building Inspector

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners•1101 E. First Street Sanford, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical work inspecting projects in the unincorporated areas of Seminole County in accordance with applicable County and State codes. Assists the department in achieving its mission and vision statements. Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Additional compensation based on licensure.

Requirements

Completion of high school/GED
Five years (5) related experience required
Meets the minimum qualifications for certification as a Standard Inspector under F.S. 468, part XII.
Building Inspector must possess standard certification as a Building Inspector as defined by Florida Statute or must attain standard certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
Electrical Inspector must possess standard certification as an electrical inspector as defined in Florida Statute or must attain standard certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
Plumbing/Gas or Mechanical/Gas Inspector must possess standard certification as either a plumbing inspector and/or mechanical inspector as defined by Florida Statute or must attain standard certification(s) within twelve (12) months of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must be proficient in the use of standard office equipment, cell phones and personal computers as well as associated software, including internet explorer, word, excel and outlook.
Must possess the ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
Building Inspector requires thorough knowledge and training in the methods utilized in building construction and inspection.
Thorough knowledge of the building and structural requirements contained in the State of Florida minimum building codes.
Electrical Inspector requires thorough knowledge, training and experience in the methods utilized in building construction and inspection.
Thorough knowledge of the electrical requirements contained in the State of Florida minimum building codes.
Plumbing/Gas or Mechanical/Gas Inspector requires thorough knowledge, training and experience in the methods utilized in plumbing and/or mechanical and gas construction and inspection.
Thorough knowledge of the plumbing and / or mechanical gas requirements contained in the State of Florida minimum building codes.
Ability to work effectively with the general public and other county departments.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
All employees must attend Seminole County required trainings.
Department Specific trainings per position may be required.

Responsibilities

Advises supervisory personnel of any field conditions that are potentially hazardous and/or controversial.
Provides direction and/or technical assistance to contractors and property owners on building projects.
Performs timely inspection of new and existing buildings to ensure their structural safety.
Investigates complaints and issues notices of non-compliance with existing building codes.
Reviews technical reports pertaining to building projects.
Enters, retrieves and researches data in the electronic records.
Performs timely inspection of new and existing buildings to ensure their electrical safety.
Investigates complaints and issues notices of non-compliance with existing codes.
Reviews technical reports pertaining to electrical projects.
Enters, retrieves and researches data in the electronic records.
Performs timely inspection of new and existing buildings to ensure safe installations of plumbing and/or mechanical and gas systems.
Investigates complaints and issues notices of non-compliance with existing plumbing and/or mechanical and gas codes.
Reviews pertinent technical reports.
Enters, retrieves and researches data in the electronic records.
Performs other related work as required.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.