Inspector (Building)

Examples of Duties

• Conducts field inspections on new commercial and residential construction in progress at each phase of completion.
• Plans daily work route of inspections to effectively and efficiently perform field work.
• Investigates complaints and reported violations related to building codes, and initiates actions which may include issuing red tags or contacting contractors.
• Advises owners and contractors on the provisions of the codes and ordinances governing construction and on modifications necessary to meet requirements.
• Advises owners and contractors on FEMA rules regarding construction in special flood hazard areas.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications for building code compliance.
• Maintains constant awareness of construction activity within the assigned work area.
• Affirms the proper posting of building permits.
• Issues red tags for construction projects without building permits.

Typical Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent (GED), preferably supplemented with college or vocational training in building construction, mechanical installation, electrical installation, or plumbing installation.
• A minimum of four (4) years as an inspector, plans examiner, engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge.
• Must have hands-on experience in the specific trades and/or disciplines required for the position.
• A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and be insurable by current insurance carrier, or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Must have Standard Certification as Inspector and/or Plans Examiner from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors, or the ability to obtain a Provisional Certification within (60) days of employment and Standard Certification within one (1) year of issuance of Provisional Certification in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 468, Part XII.
• This position requires Standard Certification in the applicable trade(s) designated by the Building Division upon recruitment for the acquiring position.
• Qualified applicants will at a minimum currently possess or have ability to secure a Single Trade Plans Examiner credential from the Florida Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents, IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in all phases of building construction possible faults and defects and corrective procedures.
• Knowledge of state, regional, and national construction codes and their application in field inspections.
• Ability to gain knowledge of local ordinances, department and county policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications efficiently, and to compare with work in progress during inspections.
• Ability to use standard test instruments efficiently, detect defects in construction, and determine the corrective action required.
• Ability to make independent technical judgment decisions within existing policy guidelines.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, owners, contractors, and other interested parties.
• Ability to create and maintain the necessary filing systems for proper internal control.
• Ability to participate in procedures and provide technical input to advisory groups.

Physical Demands

• Communicate by using vision and hearing skills.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders, climb on roofs at job sites.
• Operate a vehicle safely and responsibly.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment, job site conditions, exposure to hazardous conditions.

Salary Disclosure

• Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Veterans' Preference

• Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

Additional Information

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