Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs and manages the review of all building permits for compliance with building codes, and all other state and local regulations.
• As required by Florida statute, coordinate, enforce and provide specialized assistance for inspection of all work authorized by permit on residential and non-residential facilities to assure conformity to approved plans and applicable ordinances, codes, laws and procedures.
• Determine completeness and accuracy of building permit applications and review for code and standards conformance.
• Authorize the issuance of Building Permits upon review by other Town departments, as applicable.
• Coordinate technical reviews and serve as the Building Department liaison to the Town and their third-party firms.
• Respond to field emergencies and coordinate appropriate response. • Issue and authorize “Stop Work” orders and “Unsafe for Occupation” notices.
• Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make field decisions based on adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and standards.
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize daily work effectively and in cooperation with other staff.
• Conduct pre-application and pre-construction meetings, as necessary. • Review and approve proposed alternative materials and methods of construction.
• Regularly review computer database records to maintain an efficient flow of work to the Building Plan Reviewers (as applicable); ensure software systems are being used properly and to the best of their ability.
• Work with attorneys representing the Town and other staff on difficult code compliance and interpretations.
• Receive complaints and inquiries from the Town and citizens relative to construction conditions or activities in the community.
• Gather pertinent data, evaluate the facts of situations, and attempt to handle complaints and inquiries at first contact.
• Interpret and enforce the latest adopted Florida Building Codes, Florida Accessibility Code, and federal/state/local ordinances, standards, policies and laws.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local flood regulations and ordinances.
• Represent the Town at building code conferences and informational meetings.
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license on date of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology or related field, or a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of building, architecture or construction experience in lieu of the degree.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Current Building Official License from the State of Florida.
• Experience in construction practices, the latest adopted Florida Building Codes and current national electric code.
• Possess a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record with no major infractions.
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
• Ten (10) years of experience in building inspection / plans review, engineering, architecture or construction.
• Experience with – electronic plan review and permitting software – CityWorks preferred
• Excellent communication skills to deal effectively with developers, architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all safety policies and rules and must be willing to report and/or act on safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel. Incumbent is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by management. Must be available and willing to work overtime (including daily, weekend and holidays) as determined by management as necessary to meet the business needs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; frequently is required to sit, stand, walk and drive an automobile. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but at customer sites can be moderate. Because of the nature of the work, this job must be performed at company and client sites.
Job requires 40% travel.
