BUILDING INSPECTOR - STRUCTURAL PT

Structural Inspector

This classification works under the direct supervision of the Chief Structural Inspector to conduct structural inspections and enforce the Florida Building Code (FBC), City Ordinances, and State Statutes.

Examples Of Duties

Essential job functions include:

• Perform field inspections of construction for conformance with approved building permit plans.
• Issue correction notices for non-conformance and re-inspect work when deficiencies have been corrected.
• Enter the status of each inspection in the computer.
• Consult with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and tenants.
• Investigate complaints regarding alleged code violations.
• Post properties and testify at Special Magistrate hearings.
• Retain licenses and certifications through mandatory continuing education.
• Perform other related work as required.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.
• Proof of the highest level of completed education must be submitted with the application.

Licenses and Experience:

• Meet one of the following:
• Possess a current license as a Certified General Contractor or Certified Building Contractor with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the structural discipline, with two years within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) or by passing the BORA HVHZ exam.
• 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 the BORA HVHZ exam.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed mostly in the field conducting indoor and outdoor inspections.
• The duties entail physically demanding work; often outdoors in all weather conditions, and involves frequent travel to many different job sites.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use repetitive motions, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp and talk or hear.
• Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Thorough knowledge of required structural inspections, procedures, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials, methods, and practices in HVHZ areas of Florida.
• Thorough knowledge of the Florida Building Code and other regulations governing work in Broward County.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Ability to enforce code regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide the best customer service possible at all times.