Senior Building Construction Inspector

Village of North Palm Beach•Village of North Palm Beach (Community Development), FL

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About The Position

A Senior Building Construction Inspector performs inspections of building construction and electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations. The specific area of responsibility depends on State of Florida certification requirements and the employee’s trades experience. The position ensures compliance with approved building plans, applicable codes, regulations, and technical guidelines, and prepares concise, accurate inspection reports. The inspector may also review plans, investigate complaints and violations, explain code requirements to project stakeholders, and cross-train departmental staff as directed by the Building Official. The role requires work in the field and office, including inspections of permitted and non-permitted work, plan review, documentation and data entry. The inspector may post stop-work orders or placard unsafe structures when authorized by the Building Official. Duties may be assigned during emergencies and include maintaining safe work practices and assessing work-site safety conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of combined experience in construction, building code inspection, plan review, or a related field.
Considerable knowledge of building construction methods, procedures, materials, practices, and techniques, including applicable federal, state, county, and Village ordinances and standards.
Firsthand knowledge of building, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical, and fire codes.
Standard State of Florida Inspector certifications in at least two inspection disciplines: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, or one- and two-family plus one commercial discipline.
Valid State of Florida driver’s license with a good driving record.
Ability to perform intermittent moderately physically demanding work involving reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20–50 pounds; some tasks may involve occasional handling of heavier objects.
Ability to work outdoors in weather conditions including heat, humidity, and inclement weather, and around moving vehicles and vehicle or equipment areas while observing safety precautions.

Responsibilities

Inspect permitted and non-permitted work in the field for compliance with applicable laws and standards.
Conduct inspections in two or more disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or structural.
Read, interpret, and review plans, blueprints, and specifications in the field and office to verify compliance with approved construction documents.
Perform regulated plan review of applications as directed by the Building Official to meet organizational needs.
Document inspection approvals and deficiencies clearly and concisely, and enter results in the Village’s data system as necessary.
Investigate complaints regarding permitted and non-permitted work and document violations.
Placard unsafe structures and post stop-work orders when authorized by the Building Official; document the conditions under which noncompliant construction may resume.
Investigate complaints of unlicensed construction activity and forward results to the appropriate licensing authority as necessary.
Explain applicable code requirements to owners, architects, engineers, field personnel, and others involved in permitted construction projects.
Cross-train other departmental staff on the job as directed by the Building Official, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain a safe work environment, perform duties safely, and review inspected work-site safety conditions and report deficiencies to the responsible party.
Produce studies, reports, and related research as required.
Interact supportively with Village agencies and departments and with state, county, and other public officials as directed.
Perform work in compliance with applicable codes, statutory requirements, and standards of conduct.
Perform assigned and scheduled duties during state-of-emergency conditions, including hurricanes, natural disasters, or wartime.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.