Chief Plumbing Inspector / Plans Examiner

Bureau Veritas • Deerfield Beach, FL

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About The Position

Performs technical inspection work in enforcing municipality codes and ordinances regulating building construction, alterations, and repairs. Responsible for plan inspections to ensure plumbing code compliance. The position relies on experience and exercises considerable independent judgment based on subject-matter expertise in the area of specialization and the application of advanced concepts, techniques, and knowledge of processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and considerable experience in one or more of the building construction trades. Minimum five years construction experience in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code and other regulations pertaining to construction and development.
• Knowledge of design, engineering, materials and methods related to residential and commercial construction.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret codes and evaluate project proposals and projects under construction to verify conformance with code requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to make appropriate, sometimes unpopular decisions.
• Ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical manner.
• Ability to respond diplomatically to angry citizens or clients.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other departments.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.
• Certified Plumbing Inspector by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
• At least five years of field experience as a Certified Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician issued by the Miami-Dade or Broward County Construction Trades Qualifying Board; OR
• At least five years of field experience as a state certified Electrical Contractor issued by the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board; OR
• A current license issued by the State of Florida as an Engineer may substitute for three of the required five years of construction experience; AND
• Must be certified or certifiable by the Miami Dade and or the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA).

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing inspections for compliance with applicable nation, state, and local electrical codes.
• Participates in meetings with contractors, developers, architects, and engineers before and during construction activity.
• Responds to and resolves complaints pertaining to violations of applicable codes and ordinances; investigates refers from the Code Enforcement division.
• Makes plumbing installed above and below the ground including, but not limited to, septic tanks and drainage fields, dry wells, soakage pits, grease interceptors, water piping and waste lines. Checks each project for defects, omissions and other departures from correct procedure. Gives suggestions and recommendations to contractor or owner.
• Conducts inspections to ensure that work proceeds in accordance with approved blueprints.
• Investigates complaints of defective plumbing installations which are reported as fire and other hazards. Notifies responsible person of defects and issues verbal or written instructions for corrections. Conducts re-inspections. Reports violations and occasionally represents the City at court hearings.
• Consults with contractors or other interested parties and explains or interprets plumbing standards in code.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees