Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

BOAF; Holmes Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAF in Holmes Beach, FL is seeking a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to review complex construction plans for compliance with Florida Building Code, land use codes, and flood plain requirements. The role includes field inspections and coordinating with contractors and property owners to achieve compliance.

The position requires licensure in Florida and strong customer service, with opportunities for training toward Building Official certification.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of Florida Building Code and land use codes
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Review complex plans for compliance with building codes and flood plain regulations
• Research codes for unique installations to ensure compliance
• Draft notices explaining permit non-compliance
• File and maintain plans and documents
• Coordinate with homeowners, contractors, and architects to obtain compliance
• Inspect new and existing construction projects for code compliance
• Document inspection activities and maintain logs
• Respond to emergencies by reporting to City Hall as required

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Construction techniques

Reading construction documents

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Self-sufficiency / organization

Time management

Education

Florida standard inspector licensure (building)

Licensure in mechanical, plumbing, or electrical (preferred)

FEMA courses IS-100.C, IS-200.C, 700.B, 800.D, ICS-300, ICS-400 (provided)

High school diploma

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

This combined role examines building plans for all construction activity for new and existing structures in the City and meets with contractors and/or property owners regarding code requirements. The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner also performs building inspections and reviews construction plans within applicable licensure.

Multiple certifications are preferred with at least a Plan Review certification. Willing to train applicant to achieve a Building Official certification.

CLASSIFICATION:

The position of Building Inspector/Plans Examiner in the Building Department is considered a non-exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

REPORTS TO:

The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner reports to the Building Official.

SUPERVISES:

The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner has no supervisory responsibility.

CITY EXPECTATIONS:

All employees are required to report to City Hall for duty in response to a disaster or emergency when activated (before, during, and after a disaster or emergency) as a condition of employment. Disaster Essential (DE) activation assignments may occur before, during, and after a disaster or emergency. Assignments are allocated based on operational needs during a disaster or emergency period and are subject to change at any time. Failure to respond when called upon or failure to report for duty may result in disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal from employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Customer Service:

• Maintains excellent public relations
• Creates a culture of respect and trust with contractors and property owners
• Answers telephones and returns calls in a timely manner

Scope of Work/Responsibilities:

• Reviews complex plans to ascertain compliance with land use codes, building codes and state and federal regulations regarding flood plain construction
• Researches codes for unusual and/or unique installations to ensure compliance
• Drafts correspondence explaining why permit application is deemed non-compliant
• Files new and completed plans
• Works with home owners, contractors and architects in obtaining compliance

Maintains up-to-date education on trends and changes to methods and materials, regulations and codes relative to construction and inspections

• Inspects new and existing construction projects and applicable trade work to ensure compliance with approved plans and building, construction, fire codes and zoning
• Reviews assigned construction plans and engineering calculations for structural, mechanical and architectural components to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommends methods of compliance to meet the intent of each related item
• Reviews all relevant building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, floodplain, and energy codes within the applicable licensure
• Identifies codes violations, issues correction notices and stop work orders
• Keep daily logs and prepare reports on inspection activities
• Reports to City Hall in the event of an emergency
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Proven knowledge of building codes (Florida Building Code), land use (Land Development Code}, City ordinances and constraints involving flood plain construction
• Knowledge of construction techniques and materials
• Skill at reading and interpreting construction documents
• Proven skills in providing excellent customer service
• Effective communicator, verbally and in writing
• Proven self-sufficiency with an ability to organize and prioritize a continuous workload
• Excellent time management skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb up to rooftops, crawl, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch
• Ability to lift and/or move items that weigh more than 50 pounds
• Excellent vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Educational Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of seven years in construction requiring plans examination
• Two or more years of experience as a building inspector
• Possession of required licensures and certifications as required by the State of Florida
• Licensure as a standard inspector per F. S. 468 in the building category
• Additional categories of licensure preferred in mechanical, plumbing, or electrical
• FEMA courses IS-100.C, 1S-200.C, 700.B, 800.D, ICS-300, ICS-400 to be provided by the City

Other Requirements:

Must hold a valid Florida Driver's License and a driving record which meets the City's requirement