Building Inspector I-IV

Cityofmountdora; Mount Dora (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mount Dora seeks a qualified individual to enforce building safety regulations and ensure compliance with Florida codes. Responsibilities include overseeing construction, fire prevention, and emergency response activities. Candidates must have relevant experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a licensed architect, engineer, or building contractor.
• Obtain certifications as required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Regulate building construction and installations per Florida Building Codes.
• Perform fire prevention regulation activities.
• Conduct emergency preparation and response functions.

Skills

Building Codes

Fire Prevention

Emergency Response

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Job description

The purpose of this position is to enforce the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

• Perform activities in connection with the regulation of building construction, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas installations to be in compliance with the Florida Building Codes, FS 553, and the codes and standards referenced within these documents as adopted by the State of Florida.
• Perform activities in connection with the regulation of fire prevention to be in compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code, FS 633 and the codes and standards referenced within these documents as adopted by the State of Florida.
• Perform activities in connection with the local flood regulations and the Florida Building Code.
• Perform activities in connection with the regulation of construction as to be in compliance with the applicable codes and Ordinances of the City of Mount Dora.
• Responsible for performing emergency preparation, response and recovery functions as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned.
• Driving of City Vehicles (A valid Florida Driver’s License is required)
• Performs related work as required.

Qualification Requirements:

• High School graduation or GED required
• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed architect, engineer, building contractor, Standard Building Inspector
• Obtain Standard Inspector Certification as a Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector, as the position may require
• Fire Safety Inspector I certification
• Sufficient education and/or experience to apply for certification as a Building Inspector by the State of Florida under Florida Statute 468. Must be capable of obtaining a provisional certification as an Inspector from the State of Florida and final certification from the State of Florida under Florida Statute 468 within one (1) year from the date of hire.
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.

A comprehensive job description is available upon request.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.