Building Inspector

STARTING PAY: $60,320/yr (commensurate with experience)

REPORTING TO:Building Official and/or Community Development Director

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE:

20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service

12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment Plan

Employer paid health coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year!

JOB SUMMARY: This position involves performing technical inspections of building construction, alterations, and repairs to ensure compliance with established building codes, regulations, and safety standards. The role includes reviewing plans and specifications for construction projects, conducting on-site inspections, and identifying any potential issues or violations. The primary goal is to ensure that all construction activities meet safety, structural integrity, and legal requirements. The inspector will be responsible for issuing permits, providing guidance on code compliance, and collaborating with contractors, architects, and engineers to address any concerns or discrepancies during the construction process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Inspects all building construction to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. Makes final inspection of building against approved plans to ensure compliance. Performs records maintenance, clerical work, and activity reports. Issues verbal and written instructions to contractors and other interested parties to correct building violations. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the materials and methods used in general building construction.
• Knowledge of the building trade and of stages of construction when possible defects and violations may most easily be observed and corrected.
• Ability to understand established codes.
• Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to maintain records and to prepare and submit reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, engineers, and the general public.
• Knowledge of construction codes.
• Knowledge of City ordinances and policies dealing with licensing.
• Knowledge of State statutes dealing with construction and licensing.
• Ability to operate a computer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:

PHYSICAL SKILLS: 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.
• Applicants must have five (5) years of experience in building construction trade as a supervisor, foreman, building contractor, or building inspector. This experience must be verifiable and signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Certification as a Standard Inspector (Building Code Inspector (BN)) from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, is required at time of application.
• Multi-trade certifications preferred; candidates with multiple standard certifications will be given priority consideration.

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: City of Brooksville is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

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