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.  State licenses and certifications are required.

MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE.  COMPANY VEHICLE PROVIDED FOR INSPECTIONS.

Scope of Work/Responsibilities:

• 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 homeowners, 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
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills:

• Licensed Florida Building Inspector OR
• Licensed ICC Building Inspector OR
• Florida State Building Contractor
• Additional Certifications preferred
• Florida one and two family Inspector
• Florida Building Plans Examiner
• 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
• Current Florida Drivers’ License required

Salary: $40 – $43/hr