Description

This combined role examines building plans for all construction activity for new and existing structures in the City and meets with contractors and/or property owners regarding code requirements. The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner also performs building inspections and reviews construction plans within applicable licensure.

• Reviews complex plans to ascertain compliance with land use codes, building codes and state and federal regulations regarding flood plain construction
• Researches codes for unusual and/or unique installations to ensure compliance Drafts correspondence explaining why permit application is deemed non-compliant Files new and completed plans
• Works with home owners, contractors and architects in obtaining compliance Maintains up-to-date education on trends and changes to methods and materials, regulations and codes relative to construction and inspections
• Inspects new and existing construction projects and applicable trade work to ensure compliance with approved plans and building, construction, fire codes and zoning
• Reviews assigned construction plans and engineering calculations for structural, mechanical and architectural components to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommends methods of compliance to meet the intent of each related item
• Reviews all relevant building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, floodplain, and energy codes within the applicable licensure
• Identifies codes violations, issues correction notices and stop work orders
• Keep daily logs and prepare reports on inspection activities
• Reports to City Hall in the event of an emergency
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Requirements

Skills:

• Proven knowledge of building codes (Florida Building Code), land use (Land Development Code}, City ordinances and constraints involving flood plain construction
• Knowledge of construction techniques and materials
• Skill at reading and interpreting construction documents
• Proven skills in providing excellent customer service
• Effective communicator, verbally and in writing
• Proven self-sufficiency with an ability to organize and prioritize a continuous workload
• Excellent time management skills

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb up to rooftops, crawl, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch
• Ability to lift and/or move items that weigh more than 50 pounds
• Excellent vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Educational Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of five years in construction requiring plans examination
• Two or more years of experience as a building inspector
• Possession of required licensures and certifications as required by the State of Florida
• Licensure as a standard inspector per F. S. 468 in the building category
• Additional categories of licensure preferred in mechanical, plumbing, or electrical
• FEMA courses IS-100.C, 1S-200.C, 700.B, 800.D, ICS-300, ICS-400 to be provided by the City

Other Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Florida Driver's License and a driving record which meets the City's requirement