Building Inspector (Single License)

City of Sarasota•College Park, MD

8d•$64,429 - $81,432•Onsite

About The Position

To inspect new construction and additions, renovations or alterations to existing buildings and structures for code compliance. Informs the public on interpretations of the code and changes in the code.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Six (6) years experience in construction
Applicant must have multiple state certifications
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required
Thorough knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods and materials.
Thorough knowledge of local building codes.
Ability to understand and interpret building codes, plans and specifications.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees, contractors, architects, engineers, public officials and the general public.
Ability to enforce building codes and ordinances with firmness, impartiality and tact.
Ability to make onsite inspections that can include climbing multiple flights of stairs and ladders.
Visual acuity is required to inspect buildings while under construction for code violations.
Incumbent is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.

Nice To Haves

Or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

Responsibilities

Makes technical inspections of buildings in the course of construction, alterations and repairs.
Checks each project for defects and for conformity with the approved plans.
Issues notices for correction, when necessary, and confers with the contractor or owner regarding changes needed to bring the project into compliance with code requirements.
Makes final inspections of buildings and authorizes issuance of Certificates of Occupancy on projects which have been completed in conformity with the appropriate codes and regulations.
Performs office work relative to the keeping of records and the receiving of inspection requests.
Prepares and submits reports of buildings found to either be in unsound structural condition or in violation of the building codes.
Must have the ability to communicate well with the general public while discussing, explaining or interpreting the Florida Building Codes.