Structural Inspector - Building Department

Town of Davie, FL•Davie, FL

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About The Position

The Town of Davie has transitioned to a four (4) day work week schedule (10 hours per day). Hours of work are Monday through Thursday either 7:00am-5:30pm or 7:30am-6:00pm. Under general supervision, performs technical work enforcing State and local building codes. Is responsible for reviewing building construction projects to determine adherence to such building codes as adopted and set forth by Town ordinance. Reports to Chief Structural Inspector.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited High School or GED equivalent ;
Must meet the qualifications for Structural Inspector, as set forth by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals pursuant to Section 104.16.3 of the Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building code:
104.16.3 Certification of the Structural Inspector. To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Inspector, such person shall be certified by BCAIB as a Standard Inspector or be a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested.
104.16.3.1Such person shall also be certified by BORA by meeting the requirements of at least one (1) of the following: 104.16.3.1.1 Be a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested with two (2) years of HVHZ experience or by passing BORA's HVHZ exam.
104.16.3.1.2 Be a BCAIB certified Standard Inspector in the Structural discipline with five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida, of which, two (2) years shall have been within HVHZ or by passing BORA's HVHZ exam. An individual qualifying through this path shall be required to acquire a G.C. license, by exam, within one (1) year of initial certification as an inspector.
104.16.3.1.3 Be a licensed G.C. with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the Structural discipline with that license of which, two (2) years shall have been within the HVHZ or by passing BORA's HVHZ exam.
104.16.3.1.4 Five (5) years construction experience in the Structural discipline in a supervisory capacity of which at least two (2) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of HVHZ or by passing BORA's HVHZ exam. An individual qualifying through this path shall be required to acquire an Unlimited G.C. license, by exam, from either the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB),Broward County Examining Board or the Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board, within one (1) year of initial certification as an inspector.
104.16.3.1.5 Ten (10) years construction experience in the Structural discipline of which at least two (2) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of the HVHZ or by passing BORA's HVHZ exam. An individual qualifying through this path shall be required to acquire an Unlimited G.C. license, by exam, from either the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Broward County Examining Board or the Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board, within one (1) year of initial certification as an inspector.
104.16.3.2 An applicant for Certification as a Structural Inspector 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 two (2) years for Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree towards the combined experience requirements. This credit is not applicable towards the requirements under Section 104.16.3.1.1.
104.16.3.3 Limited Building or Residential Inspector certifications may be issued to individuals holding current Building Contractor or Residential Contractor licenses and who otherwise meet the requirements of the appropriate section under which they are qualifying, with duties limited to the scope of work authorized by their license.
104.16.3.4 An applicant for certification as Structural Inspector under the provisions of this section may only substitute the required two (2) year HVHZ experience with two (2) years of statewide experience by passing the BORA HVHZ exam.
104.16.3.5 Building Inspectors (structural) certified by BORA on or after July 1st, 2020 shall be required to obtain a Reinforced Unit Masonry certification within two years from their initial BORA certification date.
Each applicant shall possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor (Unlimited) issued by: Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board . Broward County Central Examiners Board (as a Class "A" Unlimited General Contractor) or Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board Block Proctored issued on or after January 1, 1968 .
A Florida Registered Architect or Professional Engineer.
Possession of a valid driver's licensewith an acceptable driving record.
Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).

Responsibilities

Enforcing State and local building codes.
Reviewing building construction projects to determine adherence to building codes.

Benefits

Health Insurance 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
Schedule: 4 day work week - 10 hours per day (Monday-Thursday)
Holidays - 13 days per year.
Sick Leave - 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
Vacation Leave - Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
Birthday Leave - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
Quality Service - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
Wellness Days - 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
Town Sponsored Pension- mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
Uniforms: Provided by the Department.