Building Inspector I, II, III

City of Clermont•Clermont, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting describes three levels—Building Inspector I, Building Inspector II (residential inspections), and Building Inspector III (commercial and residential inspections). Applicants are considered for a level based on the certifications, licensure, education, and experience listed in the minimum qualifications. Building Inspector I reviews ongoing building construction in the City to confirm compliance with Florida Building Codes, City-approved plans and specifications, and public safety requirements. Work is performed with licensed Building Inspectors under the supervision of the Building Official. Building Inspectors II and III perform administrative and technical work to ensure proper inspections of residential and commercial construction, verify conformity with approved plans and specifications, and enforce applicable City, state, and federal requirements to protect public safety and welfare. These positions work under the general supervision of the Building Official and are non-exempt; Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions apply. Per Florida Statute 295.065, eligible servicemembers, veterans, and their spouses and family members receive preference and priority in employment by the state and its political subdivisions. Certain servicemembers may be eligible for waivers of postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply. The position works primarily outdoors, with occasional administrative work in an environmentally controlled space. Site inspections may involve adverse weather and exposure to construction and water/wastewater site hazards, traffic, and moving machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Building Inspector I: at least four years of related construction experience documented in a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation affidavit.
Building Inspector I: obtain a provisional Florida Standard Inspector (Building) license within 120 days of employment and Florida Standard Inspector (Building) certification and licensure within one year of employment; failure to obtain certification results in separation.
Building Inspector II: at least five years of related experience and Florida State certification and licensure as a Standard Inspector.
Building Inspector II: Florida State certification and licensure as a Standard Inspector in at least two trades among Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or Residential.
Building Inspector III: at least ten years of closely related experience.
Building Inspector III: Florida State certification and licensure as a Standard Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Inspector, and as a Standard Plans Examiner.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
An equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered in some cases if it is in a relevant and related field.
Physical ability for continual light work, frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, and bending; good finger and hand dexterity, hand-eye coordination, eyesight, hearing, and speech; and regular vehicle driving.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree.
Florida State certification and licensure as a Standard Plans Examiner for Building Inspector II.

Responsibilities

Perform systematic site inspections of skilled trades work on new and existing construction to verify compliance with applicable City, state, and federal codes and regulatory requirements.
Verify compliance with approved building permits, plans, and specifications, and review and approve completed workmanship.
Meet with affected parties about inspection results, recommend changes needed for compliance, and follow up to verify corrections.
Prepare or issue violation notices and stop-work orders, prepare prosecution cases for non-compliance, and testify in court as required.
Communicate unresolved structural problems, code issues, or regulatory requirements to the Building Official.
Inspect and report on unsafe buildings.
Maintain accurate and thorough inspection records and findings.
Use permitting databases or software to input and retrieve information, including through a workstation or mobile device for Inspectors II and III.
Attend meetings, training, continuing education, or workshops to improve job knowledge and skills and maintain required certifications.
Provide customer service and professional support to the public, business community, and other City departments.
Alert the designated inspector or chief building inspector immediately to hazards in the field.
For Inspectors II and III, collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, developers, property owners, homeowner associations, and administrative staff to complete and submit required permit and license documentation.
For Inspectors II and III, approve building permits in the absence of the Building Official.
Perform other duties as assigned.