PLANS EXAMINER/INSPECTOR - ROOFING

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise construction projects.
• Perform plan review and inspections verifying compliance with the Florida Building Codes and the contract documents.
• Inspect contractor's work to ensure compliance with contract documents, approved shop drawings, State Board of Education rules, all applicable codes, standards, and approved practices for quality control.
• Prepare inspection reports utilizing written materials, photographs, video and other media to document contractor compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Review the construction documents to ensure compliance with contract documents, approved shop drawings, State Board of Education rules, all applicable codes, standards, and approved practices for quality control.
• Monitor all testing performed in the field; i.e., soil test borings and compaction tests, concrete slump tests; monitor special testing in the laboratory, if required.
• Observe inspections provided by municipal and other jurisdictional authorities relative to work in right-of-ways, off-site, or other project specific requirements.
• Monitor project progress in relation to construction schedule and report quickly all unacceptable work, provide reinspection and report on the contractor's correction of defective work.
• Conduct spot inspections to verify the maintenance of as-built drawings and verify variations in the work from the latest drawings and specifications.
• When requested, attend and participate in field meetings with project consultant, contractor and Facilities Department personnel.
• Aid in the development of departmental inspection checklists, protocols, guidelines and procedures.
• Participate, when requested, in the District's formal review of construction drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Aid in the inspection and evaluation of candidate properties facilities being considered for District purchase/use.
• Provide occupancy inspections and certifications as required by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities.
• Aid in solving field problems through recommendation and coordination with the Project Management team.
• Aid, when requested, in monthly requisition meetings and verify amount of work completed for conformance to contractors' requests for payment.
• Aid in inspections and preparation of "Punch Lists" at substantial completion, final completion, and one-year guarantee periods.
• Aid in the preparation of consultant and contractor Performance Evaluation Reports.
• Attend meetings both day and evenings.
• Provide necessary information for any pending litigations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience, within the last ten (10) years, in the field or trade related to the title of the position.
• Or
• An earned associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience, within the last thirteen (13) years, in the field or trade related to the title of the position.
• Or
• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience, within the last fifteen (15) years, in the field or trade related to the title of the position.
• And
• Must hold a current Standard Certificate as a Florida Roofing Inspector and Roofing Plans Examiner issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, as per FS 468.
• Required experience in the completion of plan reviews and inspections.
• Experience in the understanding and interpretation of contract documents, codes and regulations.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A State of Florida Roofing Contractor's License.
• Experience understanding and interpreting School Board Policies.
• Bilingual skills preferred.