Building Inspector - Structural

This position inspects buildings to ensure compliance with applicable national, state and county building, safety and energy codes. Reports to the Chief Structural Inspector.

• Reads building plans and specifications to compare with actual construction.

• Performs thorough structural inspections to ensure compliance with Florida Building Codes, safety and energy codes, Broward County Rules and other requirements.

• Prepares inspection reports, including correction recommendations.

• Receives and responds to inquiries from homeowners/property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, etc., regarding codes and compliance procedures.

• Performs general administrative/office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.

• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other City department personnel, property/homeowners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, trade workers, County personnel, general public, etc.

• Provides excellent customer service by clearly and politely explaining code requirements to applicants and the general public.

• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, including a computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone, small hand tools, etc.

• Performs additional related duties as assigned and/or required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Valid state driver's license

Special Requirements:

Per Broward County Administrative Code 104.16.3 for a person to be eligible for appointment as Structural Inspector, such person shall meet at least one (1) of the following:

• Be a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer with two (2) years of HVHZ experience or by-passing BORA's HVHZ exam
• Be a certified Standard Inspector in the Structural discipline with two (2) years of HVHZ experience or by-passing BORA's HVHZ exam. An individual qualifying through this path shall be required to acquire a General Contractor (GC) license, by exam, within one (1) year of initial certification as an inspector if such person don't have the (GC) license
• Be a licensed General Contractor (GC) with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the Structural discipline of which two (2) years shall have been within the HVHZ or by-passing BORA's HVHZ exam
• A person with five (5) years construction experience in the Structural discipline in a supervisory capacity of which at least two (2) years shall have been in HVHZ or by- passing BORA's HVHZ exam. An individual qualifying through this path shall be required to acquire an Unlimited General Contractor (GC) license, by exam from: (CILB) or Broward County Examining Board or the Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board, within one (1) year of initial certification as an inspector.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.

• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; and notifying the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time.

• Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the general public.

• Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters.

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the general public and colleagues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires moderate physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds. May require frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Frequent periods of standing or walking may be required.