Building Inspector I, II, III / Residential Plan Examiner

City of Haines City
Haines City, Florida
Full Time

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***Position open until June 21, 2025***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary range is provided to show the min to max compensation for a position. It is not the basis for or guarantee of a starting salary.

POSITION FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Building Official, performs construction inspections on development projects by relevant State and local codes, standards, approved plans, and manufacturer specifications and requirements. He or she plays an important role in ensuring the approved development is safe and meets the standards of the Florida Building Code and associated State Statutes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conducts field inspections by City procedures and the adopted codes and standards in licensed disciplines.
Prepares written lists of violations and departures from approved plans and/or manufacturer specifications/requirements.
Inspects mobile/manufactured structure installations for compliance with the manufacturer's requirements and state guidelines as appropriate.
Interprets and enforces the Florida Building Code and other relevant codes and ordinances.
Effectively communicates with property owners and contractors about inspection findings.
Enters inspection results and comments into the appropriate permitting and inspection software.
Prepares daily routes to inspection sites using traditional and web-based maps, as well as GPS technology.
Regularly communicates with plan examiners, other City divisions, and external agencies to provide coordinated responses to customers.
Communicates with Supervisors about field inspections in which assistance is required.
Posts stop-work orders, as directed, for unpermitted work.
May be required to provide damage assessment assistance during times of emergencies.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

BUILDING INSPECTOR I:

$23.4519 minimum to $33.9660 maximum - Hourly

Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED, and a minimum of (5) years of work-related experience in construction, plumbing, electrical or related fields are required.

Ability to obtain a provisional One- and Two-Family Dwelling Inspector license through the DBPR within ninety (90) days of hire and converted to a standard license within the time required by the DBPR in order.
remain employed.

BUILDING INSPECTOR II:

$25.6798 minimum to $37.1921 maximum - Hourly

Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or a GED. Must possess a standard license as a One- and Two-Family
Dwelling Inspector: failure to maintain a mandatory license may be cause for termination.

BUILDING INSPECTOR III:

$28.1194 minimum to $40.7252 maximum - Hourly

Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or a GED.

Must possess a standard license as a One-and Two-Family Dwelling Inspector and one of the following trades: Building, Commercial Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR); alternatively, a candidate must possess standard licenses in three of the following trades: Building, Commercial Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Inspector; failure to maintain mandatory licenses may be cause for termination.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Work requires the ability to read, interpret and understand Codes, construction plans, and specifications.
Plan Examiner position is required to be licensed through DBPR as a Residential Plan Examiner RPX.
Work requires substantial independent judgment and decision-making in the field.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Should be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint software, and other work-related software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other local government representatives, contractors, vendors, and the general public are essential.
Ability to detect hazards and violations and recommend corrective action.
Ability to enforce regulations with consistency, tact, and courtesy in both oral and written manner and/or methods.
Ability to exhibit a professional demeanor.
Ability to visually inspect areas, travel to sites, and document inspections.
Working knowledge of the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, and the National Electrical Code.
Working knowledge of current construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment.