Building Inspector

North Port, FL; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Port, FL is seeking a skilled Building Inspector to ensure compliance with Florida Building Code and local ordinances across residential, commercial and industrial projects. You will review plans, coordinates with the Chief Inspector, investigate violations, and prepare clear reports.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least five years of inspector experience; DBPR license eligibility is required within six months of appointment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Five years as a Certified Building Inspector for government or private sector preferred.
• Knowledge of means and methods in construction.
• Strong customer service and written/spoken communication skills.
• Proficient with small office equipment (copy machines, phones).
• Proficient in data entry and using office software.

Responsibilities

• Review building diagrams, blueprints, and plans for compliance with the Florida Building Code and local regulations.
• Coordinate with Chief Inspector on field discrepancies.
• Investigate complaints and assist with enforcement when needed.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications; inspect structures under construction for code compliance.
• Prepare reports and maintain inspection records; enter data and images in systems.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Customer service

Office equipment

Data entry

Investigation & reporting

Read construction plans

MS Office

Planning & judgment

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Five years as a Building Inspector (or equivalent)

Tools

DBPR license awareness

Job description

This is skilled technical field inspection work in securing and maintaining regulatory compliance with municipal and other applicable codes and ordinances governing all phases of construction involving industrial, commercial, and residential structures. Aligned with certification(s), work includes inspection of the construction, alteration and repair activities on building sites and sign installations; and evaluation of existing facilities to ensure regulatory compliance with Florida Building Codes and local City ordinances, and all technical and safety standards. Work requires the exercise of considerable sound judgment, firmness, tact, and initiative, and is performed with considerable independence. Employees working in this classification, are eligible for additional pay incentives for each State of Florida Inspector and/or Plans Examiner certifications that are maintained for other trades.

• Performs detailed review of building diagrams, blueprints, sketches, plans and specifications for compliance with the FBC and local regulations for construction, prior to issuance of building permits for proposed building construction, land use, or building development modifications.
• Coordinates with Chief Inspector regarding field discrepancies or issues pertaining to inspections.
• Assists in the investigation of complaints regarding violation of the applicable codes and ordinances and assists with the prosecution of violators when necessary.
• Reviews and evaluates drawings and specifications; occasionally inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with plans submitted, permit applications and building code requirements related to flood resistant design and construction.
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment.
• Assists contractors, architects, engineers, and the public with code compliance interpretation.
• Performs related work as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Knowledge of means and methods utilized in construction.
• Skilled in customer service and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry.
• Ability to perform investigation work when required and write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Ability to examine construction plans with
• Ability to use computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and enter data accurately from a wide variety of source documents.
• Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees, and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work typically requires minimal exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors, or dust).

Risk/Safety Conditions:

This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.)

Physical Activities:

The work is light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Position requires the operation of a City vehicle.

(Occasional=1-3 Hrs.; Frequent=3-5 Hrs.; Constant=5-8 Hrs. – Per Workday)

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Certified Building Inspector for a government entity or private provider, or in building construction as a contractor, construction journeyman, builder, or construction supervisor, as required per Florida Statute 468 is preferred.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.

Possess and continue to maintain a standard license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for Building Inspections or must obtain the standard or provisional license for Building Inspections from the DBPR within six (6) months of appointment to the position.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Vets Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Aff 1ative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.