Structural Inspector I or Inspector II Plans Review

City of Coral Springs•Coral Springs 33065, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to review construction plans and specifications for construction development to ensure compliance with City Ordinance, the Florida Building Code, and outside agencies. Employees in this classification perform at a technical level and are responsible for reviewing plans at all phases of construction. The Inspector II ensures the construction plans conform with city ordinances, the Florida Building Code, and outside agencies prior to the issuance of the building permit. This employee works closely with residents, business owners, contractors and developers. Excellent communication skills and customer service are necessary. Perform field inspections when necessary. This position inspects structural construction development to ensure compliance with City Ordinance, the Florida Building Code, and outside agencies. Employees in this classification perform at a technical level and are responsible for inspecting all phases of construction to verify conformity with the approved plans and specifications. The objective is to enforce all local, state and federal laws, ordinances and regulations to ensure the safety and welfare of the public. This employee works closely with residents, business owners, contractors and developers. Excellent communication skills and customer service are required. This position reviews construction plans and specifications for construction development to ensure compliance with City Ordinance, the Florida Building Code, and outside agencies. The position differs from that of Inspector I by the degree of accountability of the work; plans review responsibilities, greater latitude in exercise of independent judgment concerning assigned duties and the ability to function with a higher degree of independence. Employees in this classification perform at a technical level and are responsible for reviewing plans at all phases of construction. The Inspector II ensures the construction plans conform with city ordinances, the Florida Building Code, and outside agencies prior to the issuance of the building permit. This employee works closely with residents, business owners, contractors and developers. Excellent communication skills and customer service are necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Possess five (5) years of construction experience, with a minimum of two (2) years experience in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
Possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor.
Must obtain a provisional certificate as a building inspector from the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board within forty-five (45) days of appointment and must obtain a standard certificate as a building inspector from the above noted Board within one (1) year of date of appointment.
Possess a Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or be able to obtain one by date of hire.
Possess five (5) to seven (7) years of responsible experience in building/construction inspection activities and operations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must meet the minimum requirements of the Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals Section 104.10, Florida Building Code, and Broward County Amendments as a Plans Examiner.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or be able to obtain one by date of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform Structural Inspections in accordance with the Florida Building Code.
Schedule inspection appointments with customers when requested.
Meet with customers to discuss and resolve code violations.
Return all phone calls and emails the same day.
Investigate complaints of work without permits, if necessary.
Investigate complaints of unsafe structures, if necessary.
Possess the ability to present cases to the Special Magistrate and Unsafe Structures Board, if necessary.
Performs systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction within the city to ensure compliance with all applicable city, state and federal code and regulatory requirements in their respective trades, e.g., structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing.
Verifies compliance with approved building permits, plans and specifications; reviews and approves workmanship of completed projects.
Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses.
Reads and interprets blue prints and specifications for construction plans and designs, reviews proposed plans for conformance to applicable codes and regulations.
Investigates complaints regarding alleged code violations; evaluates and identifies code violations and delineates corrective measures.
Identifies compliance problems and issues code violations; meets with violators and general public to explain and interpret city codes and advises violators of expected time frame to correct infraction; performs re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
Reviews, maintains and updates all files, documents, records and reports of inspections activities and findings.
Communicates with Building Official on any structural problems, code issues or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge; attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification.
Provides assistance and support to technical level Inspectors with moderately complex issues.
Researches state and federal codes.