Building Inspector I - Structural

Collier County Government; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County Government is seeking a skilled Building Inspector to enforce local and state codes, inspect construction projects on site, review plans, and ensure compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes. The role involves working with architects, contractors, property owners, and the public; issuing citations when needed and assisting with occupancy determinations.

A high school diploma and Florida Stat.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Building Inspector requirements per Fla. Stat. 468.609: four (4) years combined experience in construction, building code inspection or plans review; or three (3) years postsecondary education plus experience; or three (3) years technical education plus experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of building construction, erection, repair, addition, or alteration projects for compliance with codes.
• Reviews approved construction plans on site for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Verifies permit scope and licensing, and addresses site information for compliance.
• Enforces building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes; issues citations for noncompliance.
• Travels to construction sites for field inspections and reviews installation quality; ensures proper safety.
• Interacts with architects, contractors, owners, and the public to explain code provisions.
• Provides leadership when deficiencies are found and suspends work as needed.
• Performs field reviews of plans and maintains inspection records.
• Responds to inquiries from public and professionals and maintains reference materials.

Skills

Building inspections

Blueprints reading

Code compliance knowledge

Communication with stakeholders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Essential Functions

• Conducts inspections of building construction, erection, repair, addition, or alteration projects that require permitting indicating compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electric, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other construction codes as required by state law or County ordinances.
• Reviews approved construction plans on site while conducting inspections for compliance with various codes and County ordinances pertaining to building construction and component systems, including building, plumbing, gas, irrigation, mechanical and electrical systems; reads and understands blueprints and technical drawings.
• Verifies permit scope, subcontractor licensing, and addressing and site information for compliance with approved permit application.
• Enforces all applicable provisions of the standard building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes as adopted and amended by local ordinances.
• Travels to construction site locations; performs field inspections of new or existing buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes; inspects foundations, concrete, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building elements; examines grade, quality and treatment of lumber, steel, roofing material, electrical system and components, plumbing fixtures, mechanical and gas systems, and related building elements to secure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; and reviews quality of installation and workmanship of various components and systems to ensure proper installation and function.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.
• Provides direction when deficiencies or violations are discovered; issues citations for noncompliance with appropriate codes; and suspends construction as necessary.
• Performs field reviews of building plans and specifications for compliance with the respective code.
• Enters results of inspection in related systems; maintains notes for future reference.
• Conducts follow-up inspections as necessary to ensure conformance.
• Makes recommendations for issuance of certificates of occupancy.
• Observes job site safety of projects on County property; ensures proper hazard signage to limit danger of injury to construction personnel, the public, the neighbors, site visitors, and other inspectors.
• Prepares for, attend, and testifies in courtroom hearings and judicial proceedings as required.
• Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance from the public, builders, property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, tradespersons, project personnel, outside agencies, employees, supervisors or other individuals and/or divisions.
• Maintains current field and code manuals, policy and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps and related material for reference and/or review.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Building Inspector requirements per Fla. Stat. 468.609:
  • Four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection or plans review corresponding of the certification category sought or
  • Three (3) years combined postsecondary education in the field of construction, building experience with one (1) year experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review or
  • Three (3) years combined technical education in the field of construction experience with one (1) year experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review.
  • Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must obtain a Provisional Certification as an Inspector from the Building Codes Administrators & Inspectors Board within 120 days of date of hire for assigned trade(s).
• Must obtain a Standard License within two (2) years from the issuance of the Provisional Certification.
• Must maintain State continuing education as required by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation upon receiving license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. Veterans’ Preference is provided to eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time employees.