Chief Structural Inspector

City of Lauderhill; Lauderhill (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lauderhill is seeking a Building Official to oversee the building inspection program ensuring compliance with Florida Building Code. This supervisory role involves managing technical personnel, enforcing safety regulations, and advising on building methods. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in code compliance and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of structural code compliance inspections experience required.
• Must possess valid State of Florida Driver License.
• Certifications from State Department of Professional Regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise building inspection program to ensure compliance with codes.
• Oversee inspections and coordinate plans examinations.
• Issue citations and handle violations as necessary.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Building Code Interpretation

Technical Expertise

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree in Construction

State Registered General Contractor

State Certified Plan Examiner

State Certified Inspector

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform supervisory work of technical personnel involved in building inspection, plans examination, code interpretation and compliance with the Florida Building Code, under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official. Employees in this classification are responsible for enforcing Federal, State, and Local Codes, ordinances and regulations related to the structural discipline; as well as, performing supervisory and skilled inspection work. The position is responsible for overseeing the review of structural plans, specifications and permits to ensure the safety, conformance and compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Directs the building inspection program, including plans examinations, code interpretation, and field inspection of all construction, repair, alteration, removal, demolition of buildings and structures to assure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations; represents the City before the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, in the absence of Chief Building Official.

Coordinates, plans, organizes and supervises the work of field inspectors and plans examiners involved in the inspection of buildings during the construction process to insure conformance with plans.

Determines the status of complaints and assigns responsibility for investigations; follows up on violations and complaints; issues citations to violators and coordinates prosecution of violators when necessary to ensure compliance with ordinances.

Assists the Chief Building Official as required with activities of the Unsafe Structure Board; recommends condemnation and demolition of buildings and unsafe structures to appropriate jurisdictional bodies; authorizes condemnation of faulty and hazardous installations.

Reviews and approves features of plans for structural fire protection and safety; supervises issuance of permits; responds to inquiries concerning building code requirements; issues stop working orders; reviews and approves certificates of occupancy.

Advises on matters related to plan examinations; establishes policies, practices and procedures and ensures implementation.

Confers and corresponds with attorneys, public officials, architects, contractors, and property owners on matters related to inspection, code enforcement, and building methods and practices; provides on-going technical advice.

Communicates and works with other chiefs and plans examiners about issues that overlap concerning permit and code requirements.

Attends seminars and training courses to stay informed on new developments in the related field and to obtain current information of code changes.

Interprets and enforces applicable building codes.

Performs supervisory functions such as assigning work, setting standards, reviewing work, counseling, and provides input on employee performance.

Assists Chief Building Official in day-to-day operations of department; represents department at committee meetings, boards, and other technical/professional meetings; assumes function of the Building Official in their absence.

Provides technical expertise to other City activities, general public and building professionals.

Researches permit information; provides specifications for contracts.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City employees, elected officials, the press, the general public, industry professionals, and other government agencies.

Provides expert witness testimony as requested by State Attorney’s Office.

Inspects buildings for compliance with Occupational License requirements.

Reviews and makes recommendations for revisions to applicable codes.

Prepares periodic reports documenting activities and events in area of responsibility.

Performs office functions such as answering phones, copying, filing, and faxing.

Performs related duties as directed.Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in a construction trade; AND
• Five (5) years of previous experience and/or training that includes structural code compliance inspections; AND
• State Registered General Contractor; AND
• State Department of Professional Regulations Certifications; AND
• Board of Rules and Appeals Certifications; AND
• State Certified Plan Examiner;AND
• State Certified Inspector; AND
• Valid State of Florida Driver License.

If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.

Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.