Description

This combined role examines building plans for all construction activity for new and existing
structures in the City and meets with contractors and/or property owners regarding code
requirements. The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner also performs building inspections and
reviews construction plans within applicable licensure. Multiple certifications are preferred with at least a Plan Review certification. 

• Reviews complex plans to ascertain compliance with land use codes, building codes and
  state and federal regulations regarding flood plain construction
• Researches codes for unusual and/or unique installations to ensure compliance
  Drafts correspondence explaining why permit application is deemed non-compliant
• Files new and completed plans
• Works with home owners, contractors and architects in obtaining compliance
• Maintains up-to-date education on trends and changes to methods and materials,
  regulations and codes relative to construction and inspections
  Inspects new and existing construction projects and applicable trade work to ensure
  compliance with approved plans and building, construction, fire codes and zoning
• Reviews assigned construction plans and engineering calculations for structural,
  mechanical and architectural components to ensure compliance with all applicable
  codes and recommends methods of compliance to meet the intent of each related item
• Reviews all relevant building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, floodplain, and energy codes
  within the applicable licensure
• Identifies codes violations, issues correction notices and stop work orders
• Keep daily logs and prepare reports on inspection activities
• Reports to City Hall in the event of an emergency
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any
  time with or without notice

Requirements

• Ability to climb up to rooftops, crawl, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch
• Ability to lift and/or move items that weigh more than 50 pounds
• Excellent vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
  vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• High school diploma
• Minimum of seven years in construction requiring plans examination
• Two or more years of experience as a building inspector
• Possession of required licensures and certifications as required by the State of Florida
• Licensure as a standard inspector per F. S. 468 in the building category
• Additional categories of licensure preferred in mechanical, plumbing, or electrical
• FEMA courses IS-100.C, IS-200.C, 700.B, 800.D to be provided by the City