Inspector/Plans Examiner – Residential Certification Preferred Position Available In Manatee, Florida

Department/Location:

Planning and Community Development/Building and ConstructionServicesFLSAStatus:

Non-exemptClassification:

EssentialSchedule:

This position generally works a regular weekday daytime shift but may require unscheduled work outside of normal working hours for damage assessment or otherduties

SupervisionExercised:

NoneSupervisionReceived:

Reports to the Senior Building Inspector and the

BuildingOfficialGeneralPurposeofthePosition:

Thepurposeofthispositionistoperformplanreviewandfieldinspections within license categories held. Work requires considerable independent judgment in the interpretation and application of Florida Building Codes and LocalRegulations.#

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Depending on individual qualifications and licensure is responsible for performance of highly skilled technical work in the review of building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans, blueprints, diagrams, surveys, and similar documentation required for building construction, alterations orrepairs at residential and commercial job sites for applicable code requirements and Stateregulations.

Depending on individual qualifications and licensure as a Standard Inspector, work also includes inspections as needed and directed in the appropriate discipline and other assignments as requiredto meet the needs of theorganization.

Communicate with contractors, architects, engineers and/or privateparties.

Work and communicate directly with contractors, architects, engineers and/or general public; explain rules, regulations, acceptable methods, and inspections/permitting procedures with tact and impartiality.

Draft business letters, when necessary, to contractors, architects, engineers andmanufacturers.

Other duties asassigned.#

Skills and Physical Abilities Required:

Excellent communication skills. Must beteam-oriented.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow-upwith assignments with minimaldirection.

Knowledge of various construction design methods, materials and building coderequirements.

Knowledge of State laws and regulations governing building construction and localrequirements used in building construction and associatedwork.

Knowledge of entire permitting process, including intake, review and issuance of buildingpermits.

Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills relating to customerservice.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex construction plans andspecifications.

Ability to enforce and interpret regulations with firmness, tact and[]{style=”le”}