Building Inspector I - Mechanical - GMCD

Job Summary

About the Role

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of building construction, erection, repair, addition, or alteration projects that require permitting indicating compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electric, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other construction codes as required by state law or County ordinances.
• Reviews approved construction plans on site while conducting inspections for compliance with various codes and County ordinances pertaining to building construction and component systems, including building, plumbing, gas, irrigation, mechanical and electrical systems; reads and understands blueprints and technical drawings.
• Verifies permit scope, subcontractor licensing, and addressing and site information for compliance with approved permit application.
• Enforces all applicable provisions of the standard building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes as adopted and amended by local ordinances.
• Travels to construction site locations; performs field inspections of new or existing buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes; inspects foundations, concrete, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building elements; examines grade, quality and treatment of lumber, steel, roofing material, electrical system and components, plumbing fixtures, mechanical and gas systems, and related building elements to secure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; and reviews quality of installation and workmanship of various components and systems to ensure proper installation and function.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.
• Provides direction when deficiencies or violations are discovered; issues citations for noncompliance with appropriate codes; and suspends construction as necessary.
• Performs field reviews of building plans and specifications for compliance with the respective code.
• Enters results of inspection in related systems; maintains notes for future reference.
• Counsels with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.
• Performs follow-up inspections as necessary to ensure conformance.
• Makes recommendations for issuance of certificates of occupancy.
• Observes job site safety of projects on County property; ensures proper hazard signage to limit danger of injury to construction personnel, the public, the neighbors, site visitors, and other inspectors.
• Prepares for, attend, and testifies in courtroom hearings and judicial proceedings as required.
• Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance from the public, builders, property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, tradespersons, project personnel, outside agencies, employees, supervisors or other individuals and/or divisions.
• Maintains current field and code manuals, policy and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps and related material for reference and/or review.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Building Inspector requirements per Fla. Stat. 468.609:
• Four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection or plans review corresponding of the certification category sought.
• Three (3) years combined postsecondary education in the field of construction, building experience with one (1) year experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review.
• Three (3) years combined technical education in the field of construction experience with one (1) year experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must obtain a Provisional Certification as an Inspector from the Building Codes Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of date of hire for assigned trade(s).
• Must obtain a Standard License within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification.
• Maintain State continuing education as required by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation upon receiving license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Qualifications

• No Experience
• I have four (4) years of combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection, or plans review.
• I have three (3) years of post-secondary education, and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection, or plans review.
• I have three (3) years of technical education in the field of construction and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review.

Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection, or plans review
• Three (3) years of post-secondary education, and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection, or plans review
• Three (3) years of technical education in the field of construction and one (1) year of experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review
• State of Florida Standard License as a Structural Building Code Inspector from the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
• Able to Obtain Provisional Certification as a Structural Building Code Inspector from the Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of date of hire and obtain a Standard License within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.

Pay

The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

Schedule

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.