Building Inspector

Building Inspector; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 51,700 - 68,373; Full time

Job summary

The Building Inspector role in Sanford, Florida involves inspecting building projects for compliance with state codes and standards. Essential duties include timely inspections, technical report reviews, and advising on hazardous conditions. Candidates must have five years of relevant experience and obtain necessary certifications within the first year of employment.

This position plays a crucial part in maintaining safety and compliance in unincorporated areas, contributing to the department's mission and vision.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Standard certification as a Building Inspector required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and existing buildings for structural safety.
• Investigate complaints regarding building code violations.
• Review technical reports related to building projects.

Skills

Knowledge of building codes

Technical inspection skills

Proficient in office software

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

BUILDING INSPECTOR PAY BANDS Provisional License - $51,700 - 1-2 License(s) - $59,455 - 2+ Licenses - $68,373.25

Performs technical work inspecting projects in the unincorporated areas of Seminole County in accordance with applicable County and State codes. Assists the department in achieving its mission and vision statements.

Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

Additional compensation based on licensure.

Essential Functions

Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Advises supervisory personnel of any field conditions that are potentially hazardous and/or controversial.

Provides direction and/or technical assistance to contractors and property owners on building projects.

Building Inspector Duties

• Performs timely inspection of new and existing buildings to ensure their structural safety.
• Investigates complaints and issues notices of non-compliance with existing building codes.
• Reviews technical reports pertaining to building projects.
• Enters, retrieves and researches data in the electronic records.

Electrical Inspector Duties

• Performs timely inspection of new and existing buildings to ensure their electrical safety.
• Investigates complaints and issues notices of non-compliance with existing codes.
• Reviews technical reports pertaining to electrical projects.
• Enters, retrieves and researches data in the electronic records.

Plumbing/Gas and Mechanical/Gas Inspector Duties

• Performs timely inspection of new and existing buildings to ensure safe installations of plumbing and/or mechanical and gas systems.
• Investigates complaints and issues notices of non-compliance with existing plumbing and/or mechanical and gas codes.
• Reviews pertinent technical reports.
• Enters, retrieves and researches data in the electronic records.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related work as required.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of high school/GED, five years (5) related experience required and meets the minimum qualifications for certification as a Standard Inspector under F.S. 468, part XII.
• Building Inspector must possess standard certification as a Building Inspector as defined by Florida Statute or must attain standard certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Electrical Inspector must possess standard certification as an electrical inspector as defined in Florida Statute or must attain standard certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Plumbing/Gas or Mechanical/Gas Inspector must possess standard certification as either a plumbing inspector and/or mechanical inspector as defined by Florida Statute or must attain standard certification(s) within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Requirements

• Must be proficient in the use of standard office equipment, cell phones and personal computers as well as associated software, including internet explorer, word, excel and outlook.
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Building Inspector requires thorough knowledge and training in the methods utilized in building construction and inspection. Thorough knowledge of the building and structural requirements contained in the State of Florida minimum building codes.
• Electrical Inspector requires thorough knowledge, training and experience in the methods utilized in building construction and inspection. Thorough knowledge of the electrical requirements contained in the State of Florida minimum building codes.
• Plumbing/Gas or Mechanical/Gas Inspector requires thorough knowledge, training and experience in the methods utilized in plumbing and/or mechanical and gas construction and inspection. Thorough knowledge of the plumbing and / or mechanical gas requirements contained in the State of Florida minimum building codes.
• Ability to work effectively with the general public and other county departments.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• All employees must attend Seminole County required trainings.
• Department Specific trainings per position may be required.