Your impact
As ayou will assist or fill-in for the Building Official, perform plan reviews and inspect buildings and building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with applicable state and local codes as well as conformance with project conditions; visit premises and provide information and assistance to owners, developers and departments or divisions of the jurisdiction to gain conformance to codes and report findings. To be successful in this role, candidates will have considerable knowledge of building construction methods, materials and principles, as well as applicable municipal, regional, and state regulatory practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs field inspections of residential and commercial buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling; ensures that structures are being constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications and in compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and codes (including, but not limited to, building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and energy codes) to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public
- Conducts periodic field inspections before and during construction, remodeling, or repair; checks the safety of construction and installation practices; inspects the quality of materials and methods of construction for footings and foundations, excavations, wood framing, concrete work, steel erection, lathing, plastering, tile work, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and other construction work; makes final inspections to clear permits
- Interprets codes and regulations; reviews, researches, and communicates results in determining applicable codes/ordinances; explains required inspections, construction requirements and construction and repair methods and materials to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public; advises owners on matters related to building permits; investigates and resolves building and related complaints
- May assist with reviewing plans and specifications
- Maintains a variety of files and records related to areas of assignment including permit binders, records of inspections made and actions taken, and plans; inputs and retrieves information from computer databases; prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of other written materials as requested
- Reviews plans submitted by architects, engineers, and property owners for compliance with the Florida Building Code.
- Performs the duties of the Building Official in his or her absence and other similar duties as assigned
