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Building InspectorCity of Miami Beach • Miami Beach, FL
Building Inspector

Building Inspector

City of Miami Beach • Miami Beach, FL
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Nature of Work

Responsible, technical work in enforcing compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations in the City's Building Department through reviewing construction plans and specifications and conducting structural inspections of new and existing buildings, structures, and properties. Work involves field and office duties.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

  • Conducts technical field inspections of buildings and premises during various phases of construction and use
  • Inspects the structure of and materials used in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises
  • Schedules inspections; returns telephone calls; and enters inspection results into computer data base
  • Detects and investigates reported and unreported hazards, possible safety problems, and violations and determines conformity with established standards and approved plans
  • Issues permits and certifications dependent upon compliance with standards and assists applicants in completing necessary forms
  • Issues stop work orders; recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards
  • Determines acceptability of qualifications of contractors engaged in work relating to the type of work referred to herein
  • Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains documentation, and prepares testimony
  • Reports suspected or known violations of zoning, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, licensing, marine, fire, and planning standards to the appropriate authorities
  • Prepares and maintains reports, records, and correspondence concerning building structure enforcement and inspection activities
  • Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

  • Possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor from Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board or from Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board OR be a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect holding a current license from the State of Florida
  • Attain provisional certification as an inspector from the Florida Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors within thirty (30) days of appointment
  • Attain standard certification within twelve (12) months of appointment
  • Possess or attain a Building Inspector certification from the Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals (DCBRA) within (60) days of appointment. Driver's license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
  • Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
  • Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and reaching
  • Must have the physical ability to bend, crawl and climb over construction sites and within buildings
  • Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped

For all positions:

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Performs related work as required.
  • Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

  • Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.
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