Building Inspector, Sr. jobs in Hialeah, FL

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Performs systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction within the city, to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state and federal code and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade.
• Verifies compliance with approved building permits, plans and specifications; reviews and approves work of completed projects.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses.
• Reads, interprets, and performs reviews of blue prints and specifications for construction plans and designs, to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state and federal code and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade.
• Identifies compliance problems and issues code violations; meet with violators and general public to explain and interpret applicable codes and advises violator of expected time frame to correct infraction; performs re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Issues written violations of codes; makes re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Reviews, maintains and updates all files, documents, records and reports of inspections activities and findings.
• Communicates with Building Official and Chief Building Inspector on any structural problems, code issues or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge; attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification. Interacts courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of building construction projects in the respective trade/discipline e.g., plans review, licensing, permitting, and inspections.
• Skill in the review and interpretation of construction project plans, and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards. Skill in written communications for the effective development and presentation of departmental reports and modifications to established codes and ordinances.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards. Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files. Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications. Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects and property owners.

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED  supplemented by five (5) years' experience in the inspection of High-Rise/Multifamily buildings and two (2) years' experience performing plan reviews; or any acceptable related combination of education and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Certified General Contractor, Architect, or Engineer in the State of Florida, Building Inspector and Plans Examiner license in the State of Florida required.
• Building Inspector and Plans Examiner certification in the State of Florida and Miami-Dade County required.
• A valid Florida driver's license is required.

 Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• The essential job functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities.  Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis:
   
  Frequently required to see, hear and talk with employees and the public. Frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and operate a motor vehicle.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• There is a one-year probationary period.
• It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.