Board of Rules and Appeals - Energy Chief Code Compliance Officer

Broward County; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) seeks a highly qualified professional to oversee the consistent interpretation and enforcement of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, and related local amendments throughout Broward County.

This role serves as BORA's primary technical resource on energy code matters, collaborating with municipalities, designers, contractors, and industry stakeholders to promote uniform compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in building code administration or related fields.
• Must hold licensed or certified status in relevant building/energy fields.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance on the Florida Energy Code and related local amendments.
• Assists municipal departments with energy code compliance issues.
• Reviews municipal energy code enforcement practices.
• Investigates complaints and inquiries related to energy code enforcement.
• Assists with appeals, investigations, and special projects.
• Acts as liaison between BORA, municipalities, industry professionals, and the public.
• Develops and delivers training and educational programs.
• Ensures compliance with certification standards and local qualification requirements.

Skills

Building code administration

Plans examination

Inspection

Energy compliance

Regulatory oversight

Education

Licensed as a building code administrator/plan examiner/inspector/architect/engineer

Certified as a building or residential energy rater or LEED

Job description

The Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to oversee the consistent interpretation and enforcement of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, and related local amendments throughout Broward County.

This position serves as BORA's primary technical resource on energy code matters and works closely with municipal building departments, design professionals, contractors, and industry stakeholders to promote uniform code compliance and energy-efficient construction practices.

Nature of Work:

This is advanced technical, regulatory, and oversight work performed under the direction of the Administrative Director.

• Provides technical guidance and interpretations regarding the Florida Energy Code
• Assists municipal building departments with energy code compliance issues
• Conducts reviews of municipal energy code enforcement practices
• Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries related to energy code enforcement
• Assists with appeals, investigations, and special projects
• Serves as a liaison between BORA, municipalities, industry professionals, and the public
• Develops and delivers training and educational programs
• Ensures compliance with BORA certification standards and local qualification requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience in building code administration, plans examination, inspection, architecture, engineering, construction management, energy compliance, or a related field
• Licensed as a building code administrator, plans examiner, inspector, architect, or engineer, or
• Certified as a building or residential energy rater or LEED certified

Preferences:

• Experience with the Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation
• Licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation