Building Inspector City of Doral

City of Doral; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Doral seeks a diligent Building Inspector to perform thorough inspections and ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and local regulations. This position demands strong technical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a commitment to customer service while operating under the supervision of the Building Official. Candidates are expected to uphold ethical standards and continually educate themselves to maintain certification.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Fluency in English required, Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for compliance with code.
• Issue citations and notices of code violations.
• Assist customers with service inquiries.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication

Customer service

Inspection techniques

Knowledge of regulations

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred)

Standard certification by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Plans Examiner certification

Job description

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in connection with the duty to enforce all of the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade County Code, City Code, and other related codes.This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week.

Essential Functions:

• Inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the applicable codes and approved plans and specifications.
• Inspects residential and commercial buildings to ensure that they conform to the applicable codes.
• Issues verbal and written notices of code violation and citations for code violations.
• Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing.
• Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance.
• Observes building conditions and issues notices of violations for corrections of violations.
• Attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification.
• Oversees powers and duties as may be delegated by the Building Official.
• Enforces and explains pertinent sections of the Building Code.
• Prepares reports of Presents code violation cases and presents them to the Code Compliance Special master.
• Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Building Official and/or Chief Building Inspector.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A High School diploma or a GED equivalent is required, with a Bachelor's degree being strongly preferred, supplemented by five years of related experience.
• Standard certification by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an inspector. Provisional certification will be acceptable for the period allowed prior to obtaining standard certification.
• Must meet the licensing qualifications set forth in Article II Chapter 8, Section 8-21 of the Code of Miami-Dade County for Building Inspector with commercial/residential roofing inspector a plus and have or be able to obtain a certificate from the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals.
• Plans Examiner certification is a plus.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship, methods and materials of construction.
• Extensive knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state's building construction industry in the respective trade/discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of building construction projects in the respective trade/discipline, e.g. plans review, licensing, permitting, inspections.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively and courteously with the public and fellow workers.
• Ability to detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to use computers for data entry.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• The minimum requirements may be waived by the City Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to balance on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; climb, kneel, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp handle; receive information through oral communication; make rational decisions; pull, push, reach; express ideas through speaking accurately/loudly/quickly; use visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, making general observations of facilities, operating heavy equipment and making visual inspections; and walk from one work site to another.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.