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Deputy Building Official 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 $35.93

• $45.27 an hour
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CITY OF HOLMES BEACH DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT

The City of Holmes Beach invites you to join our family. We are a small beach community municipality on Florida's west coast. We strive to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors in an efficient and cost-effective manner to enhance the quality of life in our community. In addition to our ideal location near beautiful white sand beaches, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive array of benefits, pension, gym membership, and opportunities for professional or technical development. Come join our dedicated team and be a part of a fast-paced, customer service focused local government that makes a difference every day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

The Deputy Building Official provides highly technical work in reviewing all types of construction drawings, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. He/she performs field inspections to ensure the structural safety of buildings and structures, checks projects for defects, omissions, and violations of the City and advises contractors and builders on technical requirements. The principal function of the role is to ensure activities adhere to construction/plan examination specifications. The Deputy Building Official gives primary emphasis on the appropriate administration of all technical aspects as they apply to inspection, plans examination, and review process.

CLASSIFICATION

The position of Deputy Building Official is considered a non-exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act .

REPORTS TO

The Deputy Building Official reports to the Building Official.

SUPERVISES

The Deputy Building Official has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Building Official.

CITY EXPECTATIONS

All employees are required to report to City Hall for duty in response to a disaster or emergency when activated (before, during, and after a disaster or emergency) as a condition of employment. Disaster Essential (DE) activation assignments may occur before, during, and after a disaster or emergency. Assignments are allocated based on operational needs during a disaster or emergency period and are subject to change at any time. Failure to respond when called upon or failure to report for duty may result in disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal from employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Customer Service:

• Maintains excellent public relations
• Answers telephones, returns calls and greets the public

Scope of Work/Responsibilities:

• Plans, assigns, and participates in conducting daily building inspections to ensure compliance with Feder, State, Local codes, laws, and regulations
• Serves as the Building Official in the absence of the regular Building Official
• Reviews workload and procedures regarding plan review. Measures plan review quality control through quality control reviews and reports.
• Interprets building codes and makes independent judgements in enforcement matters. Interprets and explains complex codes and compliance procedures to owners, officials, contractors, and the general public. Hears and investigates complaints.
• Prepares oral and written operations reports.
• Inspects existing structures for compliance with applicable codes; condemns unsafe structures in the absence of the Building Official; initiates demolition procedures when necessary.
• Explains and enforces the flood protection and flood plain management and assists the Flood Plain Manager to ensure that the Flood Plain Ordinances and regulations are followed.
• Reviews, analyzes, and improves existing processes and procedures.
• Participates in collaborative workshops and conv=ferences to ensure compliance purposes.
• Develops and implements consistent training protocols for inspectors and plans examiners.
• Regular attendance.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Competiencies:

• Initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Multi-task under pressure
• Solutions oriented
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in building construction/plans examination and of standard testing devices
• Knowledge of possible defects and faults in construction and of effective corrective measures
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the commercial and residential building, life safety, accessibility and energy codes and flood regulations
• Knowledge of the material and methods used in building construction, and of the states of construction when possible defects and violations may most easily be observed and corrected
• Knowledge of the ability to interpret applicable zoning and land use codes including those of municipalities, including Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Florida Building code, and local flood regulations and ordinances
• Knowledge of the codes and regulations governing building construction in the City and the County
• Skill in enforcing code/permit regulations with tact and uniformity
• Excellent skills on computer applications and software
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and to recognize deviations from such documents in building construction and installation processes
• Ability to answer inquiries regarding permits, requirements, fees, and overall permit processes
• Ability to diagnose defects and hazards in new and existing building construction
• Ability to discuss and effectively communicate commercial construction and design methods relating to the codes with architects, engineers, contractors, department personnel, municipal officials, and customers
• Ability to read and interpret commercial and residential building drawings and related documents
• Ability to identify and recognize code violations, solve problems, or recommend solutions to management
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff engaged in inspecting building construction and reviewing construction documents
• Ability to complete the continuing education required by the state
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision and training
• Knowledge of personnel rules and policies
• Knowledge of basic office procedures and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications

Educational Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Current certifications as a State of Florida Building Code Administrator
• Standard Inspector certification in two disciplines (building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical)
• Standard Plan Review certification in two disciplines (building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical)
• Shall within one year be certified as a Florida Standard Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector
• FEMA courses

IS-100.C, IS-200.C, IS-700.B, IS-703.B, IS-706, IS-800.D, ICS-300, ICS-400

to be provided by the

City Other Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Driver's License and a driving record which meets the City's requirements
• May be required to work alternate hours as necessary in special, emergency, or disaster situations
• Must be able to maintain designated certifications and continuing education as required by the State of Forida
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and motor vehicle records check

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, use hands, climb ladders, kneel, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions including seasonally hot temperatures and high humidity
• Work is typically performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, needs, and locations Hourly rate $35.93
• $45.

27 commensurate with experience The City of Holmes Beach is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:

$35.93

• $45.

27 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Required

• Must have proven knowledge of Florida Building code

Experience:

Certified FL Building Code Administrator:

1 year (Required)

Standard Inspector :

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person