ELECTRICAL PLANS EXAMINER/BUILDING INSPECTOR Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Electrical Plans Examiner/Building Inspector

Date:

Apr 29, 2025

Location:

Aventura, Florida, US

Company:

Bureau Veritas

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a globalanization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to bee part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City:

[[Aventura]]

State:

[[FL]]
TITLE
Electrical Plans Examiner and/or Inspector

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DESCRIPTION

Summary:

Performs technical inspection work in the enforcement of municipality codes and ordinances regulating building construction, alterations, and repairs. Receives assistance om supervisor on new or difficult inspections; however, most field work is done independently and requires knowledge of applicable codes, rules, regulations, and construction methods bined with skill and tact in explaining standards and reasons for pliance to builders, professional engineers, architects and the general public. Work is subject to periodic checks and inspections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Makes technical inspection of the installation of new or major modification to old electrical wiring, motors, equipment, and related electrically operated apparatus throughout the City. Checks each project for defects, omissions and other departures om correct procedure. Gives suggestions and remendations to contractor or owner. Insures that all electrical work conforms to national and municipal electrical codes.
Checks blues submitted for electrical work permit. Discusses any necessary modification or changes with contractor or owner.
Conducts inspections to insure that work proceeds in accordance with approved blues.
Investigates plaints of defective electrical installations which are reported as fire and other hazards. Notifies responsible person of defects and issues verbal or written instructions for corrections. Conducts re-inspections. s violations and occasionally represents the City at court hearings.
Consults with contractors or other interested parties and explains or interprets electrical standards in code. Checks air conditioning installations as to electrical loads.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques involved in building construction, repair and alteration. Considerable knowledge of possible structural and building defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures. Knowledge of the Florida Building Code and all other applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to building construction and related activities. Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship and material and to ascertain the state of construction when defects are most easily found and remedied. Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other employees, building owners, contractors, architects, engineers and the general public. Ability to understand and work om plans, drawings and diagrams; prepare plete and accurate records. Reasonable acmodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent and considerable experience in one or more of the building construction trades. Minimum five years construction experience in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent bination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the Florida Building Code and other regulations pertaining to construction and development.
Knowledge of design, engineering, materials and methods related to residential and mercial construction.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written interpersonal munication skills.
Ability to understand and interpret codes and evaluate project proposals and projects under construction to verify conformance with code requirements.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to make appropriate, sometimes unpopular decisions.
Ability to municate technical information in a non-technical manner.
Ability to respond diplomatically to angry citizens or clients.
Ability to coordinate activities with other departments.
Knowledge of puter software applications.
License and Certification
Certified Electrical Inspector and/or Plans Examiner by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
At least five years of field experience as a Certified Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician issued by the Miami-Dade or Broward County Construction Trades Qualifying Board; OR
At least five years of field experience as a state certified Electrical Contractor issued by the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board; OR
A current license issued by the State of Florida as an Engineer may substitute for three of the required five years of construction experience; AND
Must be certified or certifiable by the Miami Dade and/or the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA).
“At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and petitive pay, acpanied by prehensive health and wellness benefits.
Here’s a breakdown of what we provide:
The starting wage range mences at $32 per hour, subject to potential increases contingent upon factors such as experience, licenses, or certifications.
Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, with eligibility starting on your first day of employment:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Optional life and pet insurance
EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
Employee Discounts
This information is transparently provided in adnce to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.
Join us at Bureau Veritas, w your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.”
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