Deputy Building Code Administr Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Deputy Building Code Administr

JOB NO:

536049

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Environmental/Occupational Safety

DEPARTMENT

71010000

• EHS-ENVR
• HLTH
• SAFETY-ADMIN

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Deputy Building Code Administrator

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, fire safety, building construction or public administration; or a bachelor’s degree engineering, architecture, fire safety, building construction, or public administration and ten years of appropriate experience; or an Associate Degree and/or technical certification in building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or fire with 20 year’s experience. Licensed as a Building Code Administrator by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or Office of State Fire Marshall and licensed in two or more disciplines as: A building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical or fire safety inspector I A building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical or fire safety inspector II plans reviewer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conduct on-site and virtual inspections for compliance with adopted codes, approved plans, and specifications. Prepare written inspection reports for use by the contractor and owner.
Review and approve installation of materials and methods for compliance with adopted codes, which involves general construction, structural, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and/or electrical disciplines in accordance with experience, training, licenses, and certifications.
Review and interpret drawings for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and electrical codes relating to renovations and construction projects for UF, UNF, SBAC, and FSDB. Occasionally, interpretation of the codes will be required during field inspections for the proper application of code provisions and contract documents.
Act as UF liaison with various regulatory agencies, i.e., State Fire Marshall, as well as architects, engineers, and contractors. Provide written and oral assistance with code interpretation, for code compliance, presented at plan review meetings, field investigations as well as for related safety issues. Assist other EH&S entities (Fire Equipment, Lab Safety, Pest Control, etc.) with resolving issues found during their inspections of projects or UF departmental functions.
Issue permits for UF projects by examining building permit applications (including plans, specifications, surveys, product approvals, shop drawings, and other required documents) for compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, and other regulations related to building construction.
Supervise the staff of inspectors and plans examiners. This includes enforcing the policies established by the Associate Director, Building Code Administrator. These include Building Codes departmental operations; communicating EH&S departmental changes and updated policies through email and meetings; reviewing comments generated during plan reviews and inspections and responses by staff to other UF/Non-UF entities to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the codes within Building Codes department; approving leave time and timesheet entries; reviewing performance and documenting actions through the UF Engaged system and/or as needed when corrective guidance is required;. Operate UF/state vehicle(s) to and from inspection sites.
Licensed in two or more disciplines as a building, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety, or electrical inspector and as a building, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety, or electrical plans reviewer in addition to licensure as a Building Code Administrator by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and/or Office of State Fire Marshal.
Valid Florida driver license Required
Post-offer health assessment and Criminal Background Check Required

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
40 hours/per week
Travel to and from inspection sites

EXPECTED SALARY

$70,000.00 to $114,000.00 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, fire safety, building construction or public administration; or a bachelor’s degree engineering, architecture, fire safety, building construction, or public administration and ten years of appropriate experience; or an Associate Degree and/or technical certification in building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or fire with 20 year’s experience. Licensed as a Building Code Administrator by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or Office of State Fire Marshall and licensed in two or more disciplines as: A building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical or fire safety inspector I A building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical or fire safety inspector II plans reviewer

PREFERRED

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, or building construction, or public administration.

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of construction experience in each field of expertise in which certified as inspector and plan reviewer

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Florida standard building, mechanical, plumbing, fire safety, and/or electrical codes
Knowledge of current construction procedures
Knowledge of proper building inspection procedures
Knowledge of Florida state statutes and regulations ing to construction-related projects

SKILLS:

None noted

ABILITIES

Ability to read building construction plans and floor plans
Ability to read and understand construction specifications
Ability to take accurate measurements
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to wear and operate any required safety equipment needed to conduct standard building, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and/or electrical construction sites
Ability to climb
Ability to lift heavy objects
Ability to work in excessively noisy areas

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal Background Check Required.
• Health Assessment Required.

This position is designated as an Essential Employee for the University, as the employee’s response immediately following an emergency event in which the continuation of critical and essential services is needed.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

Yes

ADVERTISED

05 Jun 2025

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