Remote Inspector II - Structural Will Call

City of Plantation•Plantation, FL

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position involving technical work responsible for the inspection and plan review of building construction plans, alterations, or repairs for compliance with the Florida Building Code, laws, and regulations for building and licensing. The employee reviews and disposes of applications and plans for building permits to ensure all construction meets required standards. Work is carried out independently, but employees may receive work orders from supervisors. Performance is reviewed by supervisors. The position is responsible for performing structural plan reviews and related administrative functions, which may be completed remotely when approved and in accordance with City policy. The employee must report onsite as required for field inspections, meetings, customer service, and other duties requiring an in-person presence. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and methods.
Considerable knowledge of City, County and State laws and regulations governing building standards.
Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship and operations at any stage of the installation.
Ability to coordinate and plan inspection activities of the City.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.
Ability to enforce inconformity with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to perform field inspection work.
Ability to consult with contractors, building owners, the general public, departmental officials, and associates to maintain satisfactory working relationships on inspection and regulatory matters.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.
Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.
Ability to climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs, withstand exposure to heights and walk on steep inclines, such as roof to perform inspections.
Ability to learn computer system for permit activities.
Ability to train subordinates.
Ability to research microfilm/digitizer and operation of systems.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, department officials and the general public.
Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent recognized certificate.
Certified Structural Plans Examiner, Structural Inspector by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations.
Meet all eligibility criteria of the current Florida Building Code, Broward Edition for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as a Structural Inspector II.
Valid State of Florida driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Considerable responsible experience in the inspection of plans, specifications, construction installation and alterations of various building trades, project or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Inspector II, such person shall be certified by the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCIAB) as a Structural Plans Examiner and Structural Inspector. Exception: ( Architects and Engineers are exempt from BCIAB certification only).
Such person shall be certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications: a. An Architect or an Engineer in the discipline requested and having practiced within the HVHZ for a minimum of three (3) years, and a minimum two (2) years as an Structural Inspector employed by a municipality or private company contracted with a municipality within the HVHZ. b. Seven (7) years' of combined experience as a license General Contractor (Unlimited), five (5) years of which shall have been construction experience in the Structural discipline within the HVHZ, and a minimum of two (2) years as a Structural Inspector, of which one year may be Florida School Board Inspector experience, employed by a municipality or private company contracted with a municipality within the HVHZ. c. Five (5) years' experience as a Structural Plans Examiner or Structural Inspector, and three (3) years of construction experience in the Structural discipline, which shall have been with the HVHZ, and certified by BCAIB. d. An applicant for Certification as a Structural Plans Examiner under the provisions of this section who is a graduate from an accredited school holding a Bachelor or Associate of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction may be credited for three (3) years for Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree of the required seven (7) years of combined experience for the Structural discipline. e. An applicant for Certification as a Structural Plans Examiner under the provisions of this section, who has passed BORA HVHZ Competency exam may substitute experience within the State of Florida for the required HVHZ experience requirements as specified in Section 104.10.1.2, 104.10.1.3 and 104.10.1.4.
Each of the applicants shall possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor (Unlimited) issued by at least one of the following entities: Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades (as Class "A" Unlimited General Contractor) Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Block proctored, issued on or after January 1, 1968. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an Architect or Engineer.

Responsibilities

Performs structural plan review services, including the electronic review of construction plans and related documents, which may be performed remotely when authorized.
Coordinates plan review activities in conformance with sound plan review standards.
Issues inspection reports.
Performs onsite inspections as assigned.
Prepares reports, performs inspections and investigations as required.
Consults and deals with the general public, department officials, contractors, building owners and associates.
Checks to ensure that building plans meet with the City's building requirements.
Performs inspections of all buildings or structures as to the conformity to conditions of the permit.
Performs inspections, which may require employee to climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs, withstand exposure to heights, and walk on steep inclines, such as roofs.
Enforces building and related City codes.