Electrical Building Inspector I — Code Compliance Pro

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a Building Inspector to inspect new construction, remodeling, and existing structures for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and other codes. On-site plan reviews, permit verification, and enforcement of codes will be routine, with collaboration with builders and property owners.

The role requires field inspections at multiple stages, documentation of findings, issuance of citations when necessary, and interaction with architects, contractors, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection or plans review corresponding to the certification category sought or
• Three (3) years combined postsecondary education in the field of construction, building experience with one (1) year experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review or
• Three (3) years combined technical education in the field of construction experience with one (1) year experience working in construction, building code inspection or plans review.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of building construction, erection, repair, addition, or alteration projects that require permitting indicating compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electric, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other construction codes as required by state law or County ordinances.
• Reviews approved construction plans on site while conducting inspections for compliance with various codes and County ordinances pertaining to building construction and component systems, including building, plumbing, gas, irrigation, mechanical and electrical systems; reads and understands blueprints and technical drawings.
• Verifies permit scope, subcontractor licensing, and addressing and site information for compliance with approved permit application.
• Enforces all applicable provisions of the standard building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes as adopted and amended by local ordinances.
• Travels to construction site locations; performs field inspections of new or existing buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical codes; inspects foundations, concrete, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building elements; examines grade, quality and treatment of lumber, steel, roofing material, electrical system and components, plumbing fixtures, mechanical and gas systems, and related building elements to secure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; and reviews quality of installation and workmanship of various components and systems to ensure proper installation and function.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.
• Provides direction when deficiencies or violations are discovered; issues citations for noncompliance with appropriate codes; and suspends construction as necessary.
• Performs field reviews of building plans and specifications for compliance with the respective code.
• Enters results of inspection in related systems; maintains notes for future reference.
• Conducts follow‑up inspections as necessary to ensure conformance.
• Makes recommendations for issuance of certificates of occupancy.
• Observes job site safety of projects on County property; ensures proper hazard signage to limit danger of injury to construction personnel, the public, the neighbors, site visitors, and other inspectors.
• Prepares for, attend, and testifies in courtroom hearings and judicial proceedings as required.
• Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance from the public, builders, property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, tradespersons, project personnel, outside agencies, employees, supervisors or other individuals and/or divisions.
• Maintains current field and code manuals, policy and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps and related material for reference and/or review.

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years combined experience in construction/building code inspection or plans review

3 years combined postsecondary education in construction, building experience with one year in inspection or plans review

Three years combined technical education in construction with one year in construction/building code inspection or plans review

Fingerprinting required

Job description

Collier County is seeking a Building Inspector to inspect new construction, remodeling, and existing structures for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and other codes. On-site plan reviews, permit verification, and enforcement of codes will be routine, with collaboration with builders and property owners.

The role requires field inspections at multiple stages, documentation of findings, issuance of citations when necessary, and interaction with architects, contractors, and the