Building Inspector

Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. seeks a Building Inspector to perform comprehensive inspections of construction projects requiring permits, ensuring compliance with the Seminole Tribe Building Code and other regulations.

The role involves detailed plan reviews and coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant construction practices. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Florida inspector and plans examiner licenses, and 4+ years in structural

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must be able to travel to STOF Reservations and work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Experience inspecting residential/commercial construction in the structural discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of building construction, erection, repair, addition, or alteration projects requiring permits to ensure compliance with STBC and other regulations.
• Review plans and specifications of proposed installations in detail.
• Confer with architects, engineers, general contractors, and stakeholders regarding plans reviews and construction practices.
• Determine appropriate usage and identify hazardous or life-safety conditions in proposed constructions.

Skills

HVHZ experience

Blueprint reading

Code compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The incumbent in this position is responsible for performing a variety of inspections of building construction, erection, repair, addition, or alteration projects that require permitting to ensure compliance with building, accessibility, and other construction codes as required the Seminole Tribe Building Code (STBC) and other local, county, state, and federal regulations, as required. The individual reviews in detail plans and specification of proposed installations; confers with architects, engineers, general contractors, and other stakeholders regarding plans reviews and construction practices; and reviews construction plans and related documents to ensure compliance of proposed construction determine appropriate usage and if hazardous or life safety conditions exist.

High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required. Associate’s degree preferred. Possession of the State of Florida Inspector and Plans Examiner Licenses are required. A minimum of four (4) years of experience in residential/commercial construction in the structural discipline with at least two (2) years of experience working within High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) is required. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Ability to read and interpret blue-prints is required. Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including English written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Ability to travel to all STOF Reservations and able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.