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Building Inspector

Performs technical work enforcing the Florida Building Code under the general supervision of the Chief Building Inspector.

Duties and Responsibilities

All duties of Field Inspector I and II, plus the following:

• Assists the Chief Building Safety Inspector in enforcing Special Magistrate cases, Unsafe Structures cases, and the Building Safety Inspection Program.
• Performs investigative research and field inspections for conformance with the Broward County Administrative Code Ch. 116 and determine if a building or structure is uninhabitable or unsafe.
• Performs assigned work, provides technical advice and assistance, and evaluates work associated with a permit to satisfy a violation.
• Represents the Building Inspections Division at the Unsafe Structures and Special Magistrate meetings.
• Ensures the Building Safety Inspections Program is being adhered to.
• Performs review of legal documents, proceedings, submitted plans, and specifications.
• Maintains all records related to Special Magistrate and Unsafe Structure cases.
• Performs after-hours and emergency inspections when requested by BSO and PBFD.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of combined construction experience, including:
• 3 years supervisory capacity
• 2 years in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and speak effectively in public settings.
• Experience with building inspections, code enforcement, and plan review preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, delegate, and review the work of others.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certifiable by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as outlined in Chapter 1, Section 104 of the Broward County amendments to the Florida Building Code.
• Certifiable by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board:
• Standard Inspector (within 1 year of hire)
• Plans Examiner (within 2 years of hire)
• Must be a licensed Design Professional or Certified Contractor
• Must obtain F.A.C.E (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Levels IIV certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Ability to obtain FEMA NIMS certification up to G-400 level.

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and inspection practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Effective code enforcement with sound judgment, professionalism, and fairness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in software systems, recordkeeping, and basic calculations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform field inspections, including walking, standing, bending, and climbing.
• Capability to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to respond to emergency and post-disaster situations when required.

Submit copies of your current certifications as noted above with your employment application.

Additional Information

Work Days/Hours: Monday Thursday, 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Job Status: (X) Full-time ( ) Part-time/temporary

Department/Number: Building Inspections/1550 Pay Plan/Grade: 42/31

Position is open until filled.

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