Plans Examiner/Building Inspector

The City of Holmes Beach invites you to join our family. We are a small beach community municipality on Floridas west coast. We strive to serve our residents, businesses and visitors in an efficient and cost-effective manner to enhance the quality of life in our community. In addition to our ideal location near beautiful white sand beaches, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive array of benefits, pension, gym membership, opportunities for professional or technical development and a City vehicle provided for work. Come join our dedicated team and be a part of a fast-paced, customer service focused local government that makes a difference every day.

ESSENTIONAL FUNCTION:

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.

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

CLASSIFICATION: The position of Building Inspector/Plans Examiner in the Building Department is considered a non-exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

REPORTS TO:

The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner reports to the Building Official.

SUPERVISES:

The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner has no supervisory responsibility.

CITY EXPECTATIONS:

Certain essential City services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending on the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.

DUTIES:

Customer Service:

· Maintains excellent public relations

· Creates a culture of respect and trust with contractors and property owners

· Answers telephones and returns calls in a timely manner

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 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

· Required to report 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

· Licensed Florida Building Inspector OR

· Licensed ICC Building Inspector OR

· Florida State Building Contractor

· Additional Certifications preferred

o Florida one and two family Inspector

o 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

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 two years in construction with plans examination certification

· 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