Description

The Building Inspector I performs technical work inspecting building construction on-site for compliance with approved plans and applicable city and state codes.  Under supervision of the Chief Inspector, this position demonstrates strong time management and self-direction as they perform field inspections of work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, and re-inspect when deficiencies are corrected. 

A "Building Inspector I is sub-classified per trade qualifications as either "Structural", "Electrical", "Plumbing" or "Mechanical". Uncertified Inspectors are required to obtain a minimum of one (1) valid Standard Inspector Certification within their probationary period in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida. As an essential employee, a Building Inspector I will be required to perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessment or other special work detail. 

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The Building Inspector II performs technical work inspecting building construction on-site for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, state and federal codes. Under supervision of the Chief Inspector, this position demonstrates strong time management and self-direction as they perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, and re-inspect when deficiencies are corrected. 

A Building Inspector II is sub-classified per trade qualifications as either "Structural", "Electrical", "Plumbing" or "Mechanical". As an essential employee, a Building Inspector II will be required to perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessment or other special work detail. All Inspectors must meet all the education and experience requirements, hold required licensure and certifications, and have additional inspection work experience, all as noted below. 

Requirements

Building Inspector I
Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the building construction trades.
• Possession of a valid Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Building Code Administrator's and Inspector's Board in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 468 required.
• Possession of valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license.

Uncertified candidates will be considered for employment however if selected must make use of employer provided resources to obtain and/or maintain certification prior to the end of their probationary period. Individuals employed as provisional inspectors shall remain in a probationary employment status until such time as Standard Certification is obtained or for a period of one year, whichever is longer.

Building Inspector II 
Minimum Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in one (1) or more of the building construction trades 
• One (1) year of professional employment as an inspector employed by an agency with building code regulatory authority required AND Two (2) Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida OR
• One (1) Standard Inspector Certification and one (1) certification as a Plan Examiner from the State of Florida

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications.
• Current licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Possession of a certification as a Building Code Administrator (BCAIB) from the State of Florida.