III (Structural)

City of Boca Raton•200 North Building, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Inspector I/II/III (Structural) performs technical field inspections of construction and existing buildings to verify compliance with approved plans and applicable city, county, state, and federal codes. Under the supervision of the Chief Inspector, the inspector examines construction sites, systems, and work in progress or completed, identifies noncompliance, issues notices or stop-work orders when appropriate, and reinspects after deficiencies are corrected. Positions are sub-classified by trade; this posting is for Structural. Inspectors may also review building plans, investigate complaints, respond to inquiries, and maintain inspection records. The position is considered essential and may require post-tropical cyclone damage assessments or other special work details, as well as participation in an on-call rotation for fire-incident inspections. Level II inspectors perform inspections of complex development sites and trade-specific work consistent with their certifications. Depending on assignment, they may support the Building Recertification Program, coordinate with City personnel, and attend permitting, construction review, or Special Magistrate hearings. Level III inspectors conduct highly complex inspections, including major construction projects, serve as subject matter experts, mentor Inspectors I and II, and assist the Deputy Building Official with plan reviews. They may also be assigned to specialized programs. Starting hourly rates are $34.20 for Building Inspector I, $35.91 for Building Inspector II, and $37.71 for Building Inspector III. The City of Boca Raton offers employee benefits including no-cost employee medical, dental, and vision plans; paid holidays and other paid time off; a continuous service benefit paid annually after five years of service; a flexible work schedule; and two pension or retirement options.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience in one or more building construction trades.
For Level II, one year of professional inspector employment with an agency having building-code regulatory authority.
For Level II, two Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate Florida sub-category, or one Standard Inspector Certification and one Florida Plan Examiner certification.
For Level III, two years of professional inspector employment with an agency having building-code regulatory authority.
For Level III, two or more valid Florida Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category and one or more Florida Standard Plan Examiner Certifications.
Valid Florida Class E driver's license.
Ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards that endanger life and property.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and building codes and compare plans with construction in progress.
Ability to communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, City employees, and the public; enforce codes firmly and tactfully; and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to organize and write detailed, accurate reports and maintain paper and electronic records.
Ability to use computers and relevant software, smartphones, cellphones, iPads, and tablets.
Ability to respond to inspections outside normal business hours and use employer-provided resources to obtain or maintain required certification.
Required possession of a valid Florida Standard Inspector Certification in an appropriate sub-category for Level I.
Uncertified Inspectors must obtain at least one valid Standard Inspector Certification in an appropriate sub-category during the probationary period; provisional inspectors remain in probationary employment status until certification is obtained or for one year, whichever is longer.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check, employment verifications, motor vehicle report check, certification/license verification, and drug and alcohol screen.

Nice To Haves

Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more technical sub-classifications.
Current Florida licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer.
Florida Building Code Administrator (BCAIB) certification (listed as preferred for Levels II and III).

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, repair, and existing buildings for compliance with approved plans and applicable codes.
Verify that installation and construction substantially comply with approved plans and specifications.
Identify hazardous conditions and issue notices, warnings, or stop-work orders; reinspect to verify corrections.
Prepare accurate inspection reports, maintain records, and testify in court when required.
Communicate with contractors, property owners, the public, and City staff about code requirements, inspections, and corrections.
Use inspection and permit software and other business systems, and learn evolving technologies.
Participate in an on-call rotation for fire-incident inspections and perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessments or other emergency special details.
Apply regulations and codes, with guidance from the Chief Inspector or Building Official as needed.
Investigate complaints, respond to inquiries, take appropriate action, and follow up.
Assist with review and evaluation of building plans for code compliance when assigned.
For Level II, inspect complex development sites, systems, and work in progress or completed; issue violation notices and reinspect corrected deficiencies.
For Level II Building Recertification Program assignments, monitor report-submittal deadlines, issue notices, respond to technical questions and building-safety complaints, observe engineers' building inspections, support code enforcement, compile program data and reports, coordinate with City personnel, and attend relevant boards and hearings.
For Level III, conduct highly complex inspections including major projects, provide subject-matter guidance and mentoring to Inspectors I and II, and assist and provide backup to the Deputy Building Official.
Perform related duties as assigned.