Chief Structural Inspector

Town of Davie; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: 100% for single

4-day work week (Mon-Thu)

Holiday leave: 13 days/year

Sick Leave: accrual per pay period

Vacation Leave: 2 weeks/year

Birthday Leave: 1 day/year

Wellness Days: 2 days/year

Town Pension: 3% contribution

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Town of Davie seeks a highly qualified Building Inspector supervisor to assist the Building Official in administering the Building Division and enforcing Florida Building Code requirements. You will help oversee plan reviews, inspections, and regulatory compliance across multiple projects in Broward County.

The role requires certification as required by BORA or Florida registration as Architect/Engineer and involves supervising inspectors, coordinating with county boards, and contributing to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Chief Structural Inspector qualifications per BORA/BOA rules.
• At least one of: Standard Plans Examiner certification or equivalent prior appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inspection records and database entry for all inspections.
• Interpret Building Code and ordinances for architects, engineers, owners and contractors; advise on compliance steps.
• Review plans and supervise workload and performance of inspectors.
• Coordinate with Broward County for code violations, hearings and appeals.

Skills

Code interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

G.C. Certificate of Competency

Florida licensed Architect or PE registration

BORA certification

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.