Building Code Inspector - MECHANICAL

Scope of Work

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections for compliance with codes and regulations governing mechanical installations.
• Observes progress during various states of construction for possible defects and violations that must be corrected.
• Reviews code standards and departmental regulations and obtains compliance with codes.
• Reviews and checks blueprints, plans, complex calculations and sketches associated with a permit in relation to the actual construction, alteration or repair.
• Confers with contractors, engineers, architects, property owners and other interested parties, answer questions and explain building codes and regulations.
• Prepare and maintain records of plans, plan reviews, inspections, letters and reports prepared in connection with building permits.
• Attends meetings and conferences concerned with building code enforcement.
• Performs administrative work such as inspection resulting, uploading photos of construction and violations, e-mail, phone calls, attending work related meetings, and providing customer service.
• Performs code enforcement duties.
• Inspects and signs building permits cards.
• Enters time and activity in computer for daily activities and for payroll.

Qualifications

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires five (5) years supervisory experience in residential/commercial construction in either the structural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical discipline depending on area of assignment.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Certified as a Building Code Inspector by the State of Florida, or eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) as a Building Code Inspector, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, depending on area of assignment.
• Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor, Master Contractor or Contractor depending on the discipline.
• Possess and maintain a Valid Florida Class E Driver License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

• Degree in relevant field
• Fundamentals of Code Enforcement certification by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE)
• Certified Construction Manager, LEED Green Associate Certification, Concrete Certification or HVAC, Plumbing and/or Electrical Certification (depending on area of assignment)
• Fire Safety Inspector
• OSHA Certification
• Fluent in Spanish, Creole, other languages (Speak, read and write) [*Excluding English]
• ICC Energy Code certification
• Experience with Virtual Plan Review software

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
• Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
• Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)