Building Inspector I/II - Building & Code Administration

County of Volusia; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Volusia in DeLand, Florida, seeks a Building Inspector I/II to perform field inspections during construction, alteration, or repair to enforce the Florida Building Code and local ordinances. Inspections include building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work and involve verifying permits and safety compliance.

The position requires licensure with the Florida DBPR (Standard or Provisional) and a valid Florida driver's license; licensed inspectors are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess/obtain DBPR Standard Inspector license within 12 months from hire or have a provisional license and obtain standard license within 12 months of provisional approval.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at time of hire.
• Residential Inspector license preferred for the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing to ensure compliance with Codes and Ordinances.
• Verify permits, testing, and documentation; request additional testing as needed.
• Communicate findings to the public and coordinate with contractors and inspectors.
• Maintain licenses in current and active status; adhere to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Occasionally relocate to other county locations based on operational needs.

Skills

DBPR Licenses

Field Inspections

Code Interpretation

Public Communication

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking a Building Inspector I/II for the Building & Code Administration Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida and will be responsible for technical work consisting of field inspections during construction, alteration, or repair on all types of structures to enforce Code and Ordinance compliance. Inspections include building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections.

*This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.*

(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.)

Building Inspector I

($26.52 hourly; starting salary dependent upon certifications possessed and experience)

• Performs field inspections on buildings and other structures during the course of installation, erection, alteration, repair, or throughout construction to determine conformity of entire structure with prior approved plans, and compliance with all pertinent Codes and Ordinances.
• Determines, during field inspections, whether required permits have been issued, and that required tests and documentation are adequate.
• Calls for additional testing and proper documentation as necessary to ensure structural safety.
• Performs final inspection on permitted structures to determine compliance with applicable County codes prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
• Communicates with the public and answers technical questions or refers customer to the proper agency/person.
• Ensures contractors are properly licensed during field inspections and investigates complaints of activity by unlicensed contractors.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must possess a minimum of one (1) StandardInspector license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical or Residential Inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609.

OR

Must have the ability to and obtain one (1)ProvisionalInspector license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical or Residential Inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609 within six (6) months from date of hire and, as a condition of continued employment, must obtain DBPR StandardInspector license within twelve (12) months from the approval date of the Provisionallicense.

Must maintain StandardInspector license(s) with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at time of hire.

The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements; will have a Residential Inspector license.

Building Inspector II

($27.76 Hourly; starting salary dependent upon certifications possessed and experience)

Must possess a minimum of three (3) StandardInspector license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), per Florida Statute 468.609.

OR

Must possess a DBPR StandardResidential Inspector license and one (1) additional StandardInspector license as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical Inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609.

Must maintain StandardInspector license(s) with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in the Current and Active Status as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.

The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements; will have a Residential Inspector license.

• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to apply codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to maintain records and to prepare and submit reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, engineers, architects, suppliers and the general public.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Mental Demands: Mathematical ability dealing with geometry, algebra, and shop math. Reading technical and legal statutes, manuals, procedures, literature related to field of expertise; maps, layouts, plans and blueprints; memos, reports, abstracts and summaries. Writing clearly and concisely relaying information, data, details and opinions. Speaking extemporaneously on variety of subjects.

Physical Demands: Light work, which may require walking or standing to a significant degree. May be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, finger; talk by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hear by perceiving nature of sounds by ear; see impressions through the eyes. Major visual functions are acuity, far and near, field of vision, and accommodation. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Demands: Both inside and outside work. Exposure to inclement weather including rain, heat, humidity, cold. Limited exposure to dust, fumes, odors, noise.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.