Senior Building Inspector

City of Greenacres•Greenacres, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greenacres is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to perform technical work involving field inspections and plan reviews of buildings and structures to ensure structural safety. This role involves checking projects for defects, omissions, and violations of city, state, or federal codes and regulations, interpreting plans and specifications, and answering questions from contractors and the public. The position operates with considerable independence and initiative.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
Must be of good moral character.
Must submit to a post-offer physical examination.
Minimum High School Diploma/G.E.D. supplemented with technical training in construction practices.
Four (4) years’ experience as a building inspector, engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman, or mechanic in charge of construction.
Must be certified as a Standard Building Inspector or Reviewer in one category by the State of Florida and maintain certification.
Must have an additional certification or qualify per Florida Statutes 468.609, to obtain an additional certification within six months of employment.
Knowledge of building construction methods and practices.
Knowledge of building plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Knowledge of municipal ordinances, policies, procedures, and directives.
Knowledge of Florida Building Code.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
Knowledge of computer software including internet, licensing and certification record keeping.
Knowledge of customer service practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar, and arithmetic.
Knowledge of codes and regulations governing the construction industry.
Ability to review construction plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related documents, and determine their conformance to all relevant codes, ordinances, and standards.
Ability to organize, schedule, and establish priorities for assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply complex rules and regulations.
Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Ability to plan and organize work assignments and resources to provide timely, effective, and efficient operations.
Ability to prioritize, organize, track, and follow-up on details and meet deadlines for multiple projects with varying completion dates.
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently on complex assignments.
Ability to recognize and explain when plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related documents are not in conformance with specific codes, ordinances, and standards.
Ability to consult with architects, engineers, building owners, contractors, and others on regulatory and inspection matters.
Ability to understand and interpret various City codes and regulations.
Ability to handle complaints in a courteous and effective manner.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and files.
Ability to research public records using local, state, and federal resources.
Ability to follow safety rules and regulations of the Department and the City.
Ability to maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City departments, public agencies, and the general public.
Ability to support the Department’s and City’s Mission, Values, and Goals.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Construction Management or closely related field is highly desirable.
Bi-lingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Reviews permit applications, plans, and documentation for compliance with Building and City codes and regulations.
Inspects structural installations, equipment, and components for conformance with laws and ordinances, and technical conformance with local, state, and federal codes/ordinances for model standard building codes; makes recommendations for local requirements.
Ensures that the contractor has secured applicable permits prior to making inspections.
Ensures that licensed, registered contractors perform construction work.
Interacts with the general public regarding inspection procedures and requirements.
Prepares reports, inputs data entry of inspections, notes, completion dates, stop work orders, and maintains records of work performed.
Follows up on complaints, violations, and their satisfactory completion.
Stays informed of code changes affecting building system installations.
Appears before the Code Enforcement Board or Special Magistrate to present testimony and evidence pertaining to violations.
Perform Business Tax Receipt inspections.
Perform applicable construction site NPDES and illicit discharge inspections.
Monitors and obtains the appropriate type and amount of continuing education hours required for all certifications.
Supervise and provide audit inspection of private inspectors.
Performs Supervisory and administrative duties as assigned by the Building Official.
Performs other duties as assigned.