CITY OF
INSPECTOR II - STRUCTURAL
DEFINITION
This is an exempt position, which is technical work responsible for the inspection/plan review of building construction, plans, alterations, or repairs for compliance with Florida Building Code, laws and regulations for building and licensing.
Work involves
the review and disposition of applications and plans for building permits to
insure that all such construction meets the required standards of the Florida
Building Code, National Fire Protection
Association, Americans with Disabilities Act and all related codes as to
construction, maintenance, safety and conformance. Work is carried out
independently, but employee may receive work orders from the
Chief Building Official. Work performance
is reviewed by the Chief Building Inspector.
Performs the
structural plans review services; coordinates plans review activities in
conformance with sound plans review standards; issues inspection reports.
Structural Inspector II shall have the power and duties as may be delegated by the Chief Building Inspector or Building Director/Building Official.
Performs inspections of all buildings or structures as to the conformity to conditions of the permit.
Checks to insure that all building plans comply with the City requirements.
Prepares reports, performs inspections and investigations as required.
Consults and deals with the general public, department officials, contractors, building owners and associates.
Enforces building codes.
Performs inspections, which may require employee to climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs, withstand exposure to heights, walk on steep inclines, such as roofs.
Performs related work as required and as directed.
Thorough
knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials and
equipment.
Considerable knowledge of City, County and State laws and regulations governing building standards.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and methods.
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Ability to coordinate and plan inspectional activities of the City.
Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
Ability to enforce conformity with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to perform field inspection work.
Ability to consult with contractors, building owners, the general public, departmental officials, and associates to maintain satisfactory working relationships on inspection and regulatory matters.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.
Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.
Ability to learn computer system for permit activities.
Ability to train subordinates.
Ability to research microfilm/digitizer and operation of systems.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, departmental officials and the general public.
Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent recognized certificate. Considerable responsible experience in the inspection of plans, specifications, construction, installation and alterations of various buildings, trades, projects or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
To be eligible for appointment as a Structural Inspector II,
such person shall be certified by the State of
(a) A
discipline requested and having practiced within the jurisdiction of this Code for at least three (3) years and two (2) years as a structural inspector under the jurisdiction of the building code; or
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(b) Ten (10) years experience as a licensed General Contractor (Unlimited), five
(5) years of which shall have been construction experience in the Structural
discipline within the jurisdiction of FBC code; or ;
(c) Five (5) years experience as Chief Structural Inspector, Structural Plans Examiner or Structural Inspector, three (3) years of which shall have been within the jurisdiction of this Code.
(d) An applicant for Certification as a Structural Plans Examiner under the provisions of this section who is a graduate from an accredited school holding a Bachelor or Associate of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction may be credited for three (3) years for Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree of the required ten year experience for the Structural discipline as listed below.
Each of the applicants shall possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor (Unlimited) issued by:
Ψ
Ψ
Broward
Ψ Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Block proctored, issued on or after January 1, 1968.
Ψ Any other proctored examination graded by an independent testing agency approved by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.
This is a designated Recovery classification
in the Citys Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position to work for declared emergencies.
Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the
appropriate level is mandatory.
REV: 10/07
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