Building Inspector Position Available In Hernando, Florida

Building Inspector 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars Brooksville, FL 34601

STARTING PAY:

$60,320/yr (commensurate with experience)

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE

20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Flexible scheduling for participating departments Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment Plan Employer paid health coverage Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year!

JOB SUMMARY

This position involves performing technical inspections of building construction, alterations, and repairs to ensure compliance with established building codes, regulations, and safety standards. The role includes reviewing plans and specifications for construction projects, conducting on-site inspections, and identifying any potential issues or violations. The primary goal is to ensure that all construction activities meet safety, structural integrity, and legal requirements. The inspector will be responsible for issuing permits, providing guidance on code compliance, and collaborating with contractors, architects, and engineers to address any concerns or discrepancies during the construction process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: Inspects all building construction to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. Makes final inspection of building against approved plans to ensure compliance. Performs records maintenance, clerical work, and activity reports. Issues verbal and written instructions to contractors and other interested parties to correct building violations. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

: Knowledge of the materials and methods used in general building construction. Knowledge of the building trade and of stages of construction when possible defects and violations may most easily be observed and corrected. Ability to understand established codes. Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions. Ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications. Ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially. Ability to maintain records and to prepare and submit reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, engineers, and the general public. Knowledge of construction codes. Knowledge of City ordinances and policies dealing with licensing. Knowledge of State statutes dealing with construction and licensing. Ability to operate a computer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED AS FOLLOWS

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires working indoors and outdoors. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit job sites. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Applicants must have five (5) years of experience in building construction trade as a supervisor, foreman, building contractor, or building inspector. This experience must be verifiable and signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect or they will not qualify to apply for the provisional Building Inspector license.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Applicants must obtain provisional license as a Building Inspector within 120 days of date of hire. Applicants must have five (5) years of verified experience, signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect to be able to qualify to be provisionally licensed as a Building Inspector and to take the inspector examination. Applicants must successfully pass examinations to achieve

F.S. 468

Standard Certification as a Building Inspector within one (1) year from date of hire in order to fulfill minimum Building Inspector I certification on standards.

ADA STATEMENT

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

City of Brooksville is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, City of Brooksville provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.