Building official Jobs in Miramar, FL

Senior Building Inspector

We are offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for the position of Senior Building Inspector. Salary negotiable depending on qualifications. Position summary : The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex technical and administrative work in reviewing development operations to verify conformity with all approved building plans and specifications for the Building Department. Position scope : This is a senior-level tradesman and position and essential personnel.

Illustrative examples of essential duties :

• 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.
• Orders portions of a building or structure to be exposed for inspection and / or orders a halt in construction work or vacating of the building if occupancy or use is contrary to established regulations as needed.
• Collaborates with independent contractors, 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 blueprints and specifications for construction plans and designs to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal codes and regulatory requirements in the building / structural trade.
• Recommends a variety of methods, materials, equipment, and alterations in order to assist with adherence to accepted standards.
• Identifies compliance problems and issues code violations; meets 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 and conducts re-inspections 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.
• Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains relevant documentation, and prepares testimony as required.
• Identifies and / or recommends cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his / her department and under his / her area of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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