Assistant Building Official

Salary : $105,119.00 - $167,623.00 Annually

Location : Coral Springs 33065, FL

Job Type : Full Time, Exempt

Job Number : 202501666

Department : Building

Opening Date : 03 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

This position assists the Chief Building Official in the enforcement of Florida Building Code and applicable City Ordinances, as they pertain to permit issuance, plan review, and construction inspections. Assists in the enforcement of applicable, State Statutes relevant to Project Designers and Construction Contractors. Assists in the administration of Policy and Procedures for Building Division staff members. This position works under the supervision of the Chief Building Official. All the duties required of the Chief Structural Inspector are also included in this position.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises, manages and directs the structural department fulfilling the duties of the Chief Structural Inspector. In addition, provides customer service reports contained within the structural focus.
• Performs the duties of the Building Official in his / her absence.
• Assists the Building Official in development of annual budget proposals, providing Building Department revenue and expenditure projections; assists in administrative oversight of expenditures, including approving department expenditures.
• Enforces Florida Building Code and related federal, state, county and / or City of Coral Springs ordinances and regulations governing minimum standards and requirements for construction, alterations, repairs and materials used; interprets building code and related ordinances and regulations for architects, engineers, building owners and contractors; implements and oversees compliance with the Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program.
• Assists in directing and supervising all Building Inspectors and Plans Examiners.
• Represents the Building Services Division and prepares knowledgeable reports, presentations and data to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with development and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to construction in Coral Springs.
• Attends permitting, inspection, and plan review meetings.
• Visits job sites to address code compliance issues, stop work orders, fire damage assessments or verify project completion to for Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
• Attends Emergency Preparation meetings and drills as part of essential staff in preparation for emergency and hurricane threats.
• Assists residences with questions or problems when obtaining a permit and completing the work covered by that permit. Investigate complaints about contractors doing work within the City of Coral Springs.
• Monitors and coordinates the review of plans and applications submitted for building permits; confers or corresponds with architects, building owners and contractors concerning questions involved in the enforcement process.
• Oversees the review of the Elevation Certificate and the Flood maps used for the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Evaluates the performance of all structural inspectors and structural plans examiners. Performs related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board as a General Contractor

Supplemental Information

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.

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Full-time employment with the City of Coral Springs qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness once you meet all requirements. Please check the website for more details.

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Are you certified by the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Building Code Administrator?

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

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