Structural Inspector - Building Department

Town of Davie, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

4 day work week

Job summary

Town of Davie, FL is seeking a Building Inspector to enforce State and local building codes under general supervision. The role reviews construction projects for code adherence, inspects structures, and issues inspection certificates. It requires BCAIB Standard Inspector certification or Florida Architect/Engineer licensure, plus HVHZ pathway certification.

Reports to the Chief Structural Inspector. Candidates must meet multiple pathways including BORA HVHZ and possibly an unlimited GC license,

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited high school or GED.
• Certified by BCAIB as Standard Inspector or be a Florida Architect/Florida Professional Engineer.
• Multiple BORA HVHZ pathways required or eligible, with corresponding experience/licensing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects to enforce the South Florida Building Code and Town ordinances.
• Review plans for compliance, inspect structural framing and safety practices.
• Issue inspection certificates for approved installations and maintain records.
• Consult with other inspectors and contractors regarding codes and plans.
• May review and pass upon building plans for construction or alterations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BCAIB Standard Inspector certification

Florida Registered Architect

Florida Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Unlimited General Contractor license

Job description

Under general supervision, performs technical work enforcing State and local building codes. Is responsible for reviewing building construction projects to determine adherence to such building codes as adopted and set forth by Town ordinance. Reports to Chief Structural Inspector.

• Graduation from an accredited High School or GED equivalent;

• Applicants must be certified by the state's Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Standard Inspector OR be a Florida Registered Architect / Florida Licensed Professional Engineer.

Additionally, applicants must be certified by BORA through one (1) of the following specialized pathways:

1. Architect / Engineer Path: Florida Registered Architect or Licensed Professional Engineer in the structural discipline, with two (2) years of High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) experience, or must pass the BORA HVHZ examination.
2. Standard Inspector Path: BCAIB-certified Standard Inspector in the Structural discipline with five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida (including two years of HVHZ experience or passing the BORA HVHZ exam). Must acquire an Unlimited General Contractor (G.C.) license by exam within two (2) years of initial inspector certification.
3. Licensed Contractor Path: Licensed General Contractor with at least five (5) years of active structural discipline experience within the State of Florida (including two years of HVHZ experience or passing the BORA HVHZ exam).
4. Supervisory Construction Path: Five (5) years of structural construction experience in a supervisory capacity, with at least two (2) years within an HVHZ jurisdiction or passing the BORA HVHZ exam. Must acquire an Unlimited G.C. license by exam from the CILB, Broward County Examining Board, or Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board within two (2) years of initial inspector certification.
5. General Construction Path: Ten (10) years of structural construction experience, with at least two (2) years within an HVHZ jurisdiction or passing the BORA HVHZ exam. Must acquire an Unlimited G.C. license by exam from the CILB, Broward County Examining Board, or Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board within two (2) years of initial inspector certification.

• Inspects construction projects so as to enforce the South Florida Building Code and related Town ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new construction, alterations, repairs and materials used.
• Inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and construction and safety practices; examines the plot plans, the structural framing and the general arrangement of the building facilities for quality of design, materials and workmanship.
• Performs inspections of new and existing residences, businesses and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, codes, and ordinances; issues inspection certificates for approved installation.
• Maintains all necessary records and reports on inspections.
• Confers with other inspectors and the Chief Structural Inspector on questions of departmental policies and other inspections problems.
• Confers with contractors, architects, engineers and others regarding construction codes and building plans.
• May review and pass upon plans for building construction and alternations.

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.