Chief Structural Inspector

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broward County Building Division is seeking a qualified Chief Structural Inspector to assist the Building Official in administering permitting, plan review, and enforcement in compliance with the Florida Building Code. You will interpret codes, supervise inspectors, maintain records, and coordinate with boards on appeals.

Qualifications include high school or GED, BORA certification as Standard Plans Examiner and Standard Inspector or licensure as a Florida Architect or Professional

Qualifications

• Must meet Chief Structural Inspector qualifications per BORA/BCAIB.
• Certification as Standard Plans Examiner and Standard Inspector or licensure as architect/engineer in Florida required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain records and database for inspections.
• Interpret Building Code and related ordinances and advise steps toward compliance.
• Review plans and supervise workload/performance of subordinate inspectors.
• Maintain contact with Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals regarding code violations and appeals.
• Perform other related work as required.
• Assist in Building Safety Inspection Program (BSIP).
• Assist in planning, coordination, and supervision of Building Division policies, programs, and operations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Plan review coordination

Supervising inspectors

Education

High School diploma or GED

BORA Standard Plans Examiner

BORA Standard Inspector

Florida Registered Architect

Florida Licensed Professional Engineer

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Under general supervision, provides assistance to the Building Official in the general administration of the Building Division. Assists with the implementation of regulatory requirements pertaining to permitting, plan review, enforcement, scheduling inspections and inspection of projects indicating compliance with construction codes as required by State Law and the Florida Building Code.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain the required records and database entry on all inspections.
• Interprets Building Code and related ordinances for architects, engineers, building owners and contractors and advises steps toward compliance.
• Reviews plans and supervises workload and performance of subordinate building inspectors.
• Maintains contact with Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals for exchange of information regarding code violation cases and appeals.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Building Official.
• Assists in the BSIP (Building Safety Inspection Program) .
• Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of Building Division policies, programs, and operations.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

(Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated):

• Graduation from an accredited High School or GED equivalent.
• Must meet the qualifications for Chief Structural Inspector, such person shall be certified as required by the BCAIB as a Standard Plans Examiner and Standard Inspector or be a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested pursuant to Section 104.8 of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.
• 104.8.1 Such person shall be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• 104.8.1.1 Be a Standard Plans Examiner appointed as such, for a minimum of one (1) year by an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida and who complies with at least one (1) of the qualifications of Section 104.10.1.1.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Each applicant shall possess a current Certificate of Competency as a G.C. or a Professional Engineer license or Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities:

• Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.
• Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades.
• Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board.
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an Architect.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).