Building Inspector/Plans Examiner - City of Fort Pierce, FL

Description

• Observes building conditions and issues notices of violations for corrections of violations.
• Inspects residential and commercial buildings to ensure that they conform to the applicable codes.
• Issues verbal and written notices of code violation and citations for code violations.
• Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Oversees powers and duties as may be delegated by the Building Official.
• Inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the applicable codes and approved plans and specifications.
• Enforces and explains pertinent sections of the Building Code.
• Attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification.
• Prepares reports of Presents code violation cases and presents them to the Code Compliance Special master.
• Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential work and code compliance.

Requirements

• 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, inspections.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies, and procedures
• 3 to 5 years combined experience in building department field inspections and plans examiner duties, is a plus.
• Five years construction experience.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively and courteously with the public and fellow workers.
• Ability to detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
• Maintains high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state's building construction industry in the respective trade/discipline.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance