Chief Structural Inspector

Davie Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

4 day work week

Leave benefits

Pension plan

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Town of Davie is seeking a candidate to assist the Building Official in the general administration of the Building Division, supporting regulatory requirements for permitting, plan review, enforcement, scheduling inspections and inspections to ensure construction code compliance as required by State Law and the Florida Building Code.

Under general supervision, duties include developing records and database entries for all inspections, interpreting Building Code for architects, engineers,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Certified as required by BCAIB as Standard Plans Examiner and Standard Inspector or be a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Certificate of Competency as a GC or Professional Engineer license or Architect registration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain records and database entry on all inspections.
• Interpret Building Code and related ordinances for various stakeholders and advise on compliance steps.
• Review plans and supervise workload and performance of subordinate building inspectors.
• Coordinate with Broward County boards for information on code violation cases and appeals.
• Assist in planning, coordination, and supervision of Building Division policies and operations.
• Participate in Building Safety Inspection Program activities.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Team supervision

Code compliance guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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).

Current Incentives/Benefits

• Health Insurance
  100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Schedule: 4 day work week – 10 hours per day (Monday-Thursday)
• Leave:
  Holidays – 13 days per year.
  Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
  Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans’ Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans’ Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and Veterans' Preference form.
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.