Field Inspector I - Minimum Standards

Pasco Police Department; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Field Inspector I to conduct investigations into contractor licensing and building construction issues. The role involves inspecting constructions, alterations, and repairs to enforce adopted building codes, with final inspections against approved plans.

The position requires knowledge of county ordinances, state statutes, and construction practices, plus the ability to read plans and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus five years of construction experience in Building, Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing.
• Valid Florida driver's license; provisional license in Building, Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing within 90 days.
• Standard Certification in the chosen trade within one year of provisional license.

Responsibilities

• Investigates contractor licensing violations and unpermitted construction.
• Inspects building construction for code compliance.
• Performs final inspections against approved plans.
• Maintains records and submits reports.
• Answers public questions about building problems.
• Issues instructions to contractors to correct violations.
• Flexible schedules.

Skills

Contractor licensing knowledge

Construction codes knowledge

Reading plans

Interpreting specs

Effective communication

Record keeping

Computer operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer software

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIELD INSPECTOR I

The role of Field Inspector I involves Investigative work in contractor licensing investigations and building construction investigations. Advanced and responsible technical work in inspecting building constructions, alterations, and repairs to enforce compliance with adopted building codes.

General Description

The role of Field Inspector I involves Investigative work in contractor licensing investigations and building construction investigations. Advanced and responsible technical work in inspecting building constructions, alterations, and repairs to enforce compliance with adopted building codes.

Essential Job Functions

• Investigates complaints of violations concerning contractor licensing requirements, unpermitted construction, and construction code issues.
• Performs as back-up for inspector or plans examination staff.
• Inspects building construction to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Makes final inspections of building against approved plans to ensure that the plans have been compiled with.
• Performs records maintenance, clerical work, and activity reports.
• Answers telephone questions from the public pertaining to building problems.
• Issues verbal and written instructions to contractors and other interested parties to correct licensing and/or construction violations.
• Performs related work as required.
• Flexible schedules.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of County ordinances and policies and State Statutes dealing with construction and contractor licensing.
• Knowledge of licensing laws, construction codes, condemnation, and minimum housing requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of the materials and methods used in general building construction.
• Knowledge of the building trade and of stages construction, when possible, defects and violations may most easily be observed and corrected.
• Ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to investigate complaints dealing with violations of laws and ordinances.
• Ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare and submit reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, engineers, and the public.
• Ability to operate a computer.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires working indoors and outdoors. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit job sites. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by five (5) years of construction experience in either of the following trades: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing as a supervisor, inspector, foreman, contractor, or journeyman.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Applicants must obtain provisional license in one of the following trades: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing within 90 days of hire, in accordance with chapter 468, Florida Statutes. Must successfully pass all examinations to achieve Standard Certification in the trade hired above within one (1) year from the date of provisional license issuance.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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