Building Inspector I - Plumbing - GMCD

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.
• Conducts 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, attends, 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.

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 or
• 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 or
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A 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 or 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 or 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.

Additional Functions

• Contact contractors and owners regarding inspection matters;
• Contacts supervisors and other inspectors for clarification on inspection matters.
• Operates an assigned motor vehicle; maintains cleanliness of and fuels vehicle; checks tire inflation and fluid levels; and requests or schedules service and/or repairs as needed; maintains electronic devices per County guidelines.
• Produces and maintains related records.
• Performs other related duties as required.

License/Certificates

• 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.
• 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.

Supplemental Information

Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. 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. This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. 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.

Required Question

01 APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. I understand and agree with the statements above.

02 Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Yes
No

03 Do you possess four(4) years of experience in the field of construction or a related field, general engineering for building plumbing and building systems, examining engineered building plans, building code inspection, corresponding to the certification category sought?
Yes
No

04 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, briefly summarize your experience as it relates to this position:

05 Do you possess a State of Florida Standard License as a Plumbing Building Code Inspector from the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board?
Yes
No

06 If you answered "no" to the above question, are you able to obtain a Provisional Certification as a Plumbing Building Code Inspector from the Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of the date of hire and obtain a Standard License within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification?
Yes
No

07 Do you possess and maintain a valid Driver's License?
Yes
No

Required Question