Building Code Inspector - STRUCTURAL Salary

$31.44 - $50.18 Hourly

Location

FL 33312, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1412720

Department

RED BCD Contr City

Opening Date

08/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Building Code Inspector (Structural) to support the Building Code Division.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year 

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

General Description
Inspections in building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsFive (5) years construction experience in the Structural discipline in a supervisory capacity, of which at least two (2)
years shall have been within the jurisdiction of the HVHZ code: or five (5) years construction experience in the Structural discipline in residential/commercial construction and five (5) years as an active State certified Structural inspector of which at least two (2) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of HVHZ code.
Special Certifications and LicensesCertified as a Building Code Inspector by the State of Florida, or eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a Building Code Inspector, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, depending on area of assignment.  

Certificate of Competency as General Contractor, Master Contractor, or Contractor depending on discipline.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

International Degree Evaluation Language:
 For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Preferences2 years College in related field
Roofing Contractor Certification (for the Structural trade)
Roofing Inspector Certification (for the Structural trade)
Fundamentals of Code Enforcement certification by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE)
Fire Safety Inspector
Certified Construction Manager, LEED Green Associate Certification, Concrete Certification or HVAC, Plumbing and/or Electrical Certification
(depending on area of assignment)
OSHA Certification
Fluent in Spanish and/or Creole (Speak, read and write)
Experience with Virtual Plan Review software

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

This is technical work in the enforcement of Chapter 9 Contractors of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.

Performs government building inspections on all types of structures.

Performs building plans reviews at site.

Investigates fraud complaints against licensed/unlicensed contractors and tree trimmers.

Enforces licensing requirements for industries regulated by Broward County.

Investigates violations of, and enforces the provisions of Florida Senate Statute 489, and Broward County Code of Ordinances Chapter 9 (Contractors).

Generates and processes complaint case files.

Attends and testifies in administrative, and criminal court hearings.

Participates with various local law enforcement agencies, State Insurance Fraud Investigators, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in undercover sting operations against unlicensed contractors.

Attends, presents, and prosecutes cases against licensed contractors before various Licensing Boards.

Assists other agency sections such as auto repair/auto body, code enforcement, as needed to provide expertise regarding licensing, and other pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Negotiates reimbursement of money from licensed/unlicensed respondents to complainants, holds funds as needed, and disburses with generated releases of lien and/or prosecution.

Performs administrative work such as inspection resulting, uploading photos of construction and violations, e-mail, phone calls, attending work related meetings, and providing customer service.

Performs code enforcement duties.

Inspects and signs building permits cards.

Enters time and activity in computer for daily activities and for payroll.

Performs related work as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

CompetenciesManages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Decision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Drives ResultsConsistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 Are you certified as a Building Code Inspector by the State of Florida, or eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) as a Building Code Inspector, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, depending on area of assignment? If so write your license #. 02 Do you have at least five (5) years of residential/commercial construction experience in the Structural discipline, in a supervisory capacity? (Information must be verifiable on your resume/application). Yes No 03 Which of the following statements best describes your experience with HVHZ? oAt least two (2) years of HVHZ experience oPassed BORA's HVHZ exam oNone of the above 04 Are you a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer? Yes No 05 Which of the following Certificates of Competency issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, Broward County Examining Board, Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board do you possess? oUnlimited General Contractor License oBuilding Contractor License oResidential Contractor License oNone of the above 06 If you selected a license in question #5, provide your Contractor's license number, jurisdiction and discipline. If you did not select a license, type N/A. 07 Please describe your knowledge of the Structural construction industry. 08 Do you possess or can you obtain a valid Florida Driver's license? Yes No 09 Please describe your experience with scheduling your time to cover inspections and other duties. 10 Please describe your experience with building plans and the Florida Building Code. 11 Please provide an example from your experience with preparing and maintaining records and reports. 12 Please provide an example from your experience when there was a lack of trust with a coworker, the actions you took and the result(s) of those actions. 13 Please provide an example from your experience when you were faced with a serious customer service problem, the actions you took and the result(s) of those actions. 14 Please explain how you multitask and prioritize your work.

Required Question

Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Building Code Inspector (Structural) to support the Building Code Division.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year 

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

General Description
Inspections in building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsFive (5) years construction experience in the Structural discipline in a supervisory capacity, of which at least two (2)
years shall have been within the jurisdiction of the HVHZ code: or five (5) years construction experience in the Structural discipline in residential/commercial construction and five (5) years as an active State certified Structural inspector of which at least two (2) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of HVHZ code.
Special Certifications and LicensesCertified as a Building Code Inspector by the State of Florida, or eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a Building Code Inspector, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, depending on area of assignment.  

Certificate of Competency as General Contractor, Master Contractor, or Contractor depending on discipline.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

International Degree Evaluation Language:
 For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Preferences2 years College in related field
Roofing Contractor Certification (for the Structural trade)
Roofing Inspector Certification (for the Structural trade)
Fundamentals of Code Enforcement certification by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE)
Fire Safety Inspector
Certified Construction Manager, LEED Green Associate Certification, Concrete Certification or HVAC, Plumbing and/or Electrical Certification
(depending on area of assignment)
OSHA Certification
Fluent in Spanish and/or Creole (Speak, read and write)
Experience with Virtual Plan Review software

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

This is technical work in the enforcement of Chapter 9 Contractors of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.

Performs government building inspections on all types of structures.

Performs building plans reviews at site.

Investigates fraud complaints against licensed/unlicensed contractors and tree trimmers.

Enforces licensing requirements for industries regulated by Broward County.

Investigates violations of, and enforces the provisions of Florida Senate Statute 489, and Broward County Code of Ordinances Chapter 9 (Contractors).

Generates and processes complaint case files.

Attends and testifies in administrative, and criminal court hearings.

Participates with various local law enforcement agencies, State Insurance Fraud Investigators, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in undercover sting operations against unlicensed contractors.

Attends, presents, and prosecutes cases against licensed contractors before various Licensing Boards.

Assists other agency sections such as auto repair/auto body, code enforcement, as needed to provide expertise regarding licensing, and other pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Negotiates reimbursement of money from licensed/unlicensed respondents to complainants, holds funds as needed, and disburses with generated releases of lien and/or prosecution.

Performs administrative work such as inspection resulting, uploading photos of construction and violations, e-mail, phone calls, attending work related meetings, and providing customer service.

Performs code enforcement duties.

Inspects and signs building permits cards.

Enters time and activity in computer for daily activities and for payroll.

Performs related work as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

CompetenciesManages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Decision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Drives ResultsConsistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 Are you certified as a Building Code Inspector by the State of Florida, or eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) as a Building Code Inspector, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, depending on area of assignment? If so write your license #. 02 Do you have at least five (5) years of residential/commercial construction experience in the Structural discipline, in a supervisory capacity? (Information must be verifiable on your resume/application). Yes No 03 Which of the following statements best describes your experience with HVHZ? oAt least two (2) years of HVHZ experience oPassed BORA's HVHZ exam oNone of the above 04 Are you a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer? Yes No 05 Which of the following Certificates of Competency issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, Broward County Examining Board, Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board do you possess? oUnlimited General Contractor License oBuilding Contractor License oResidential Contractor License oNone of the above 06 If you selected a license in question #5, provide your Contractor's license number, jurisdiction and discipline. If you did not select a license, type N/A. 07 Please describe your knowledge of the Structural construction industry. 08 Do you possess or can you obtain a valid Florida Driver's license? Yes No 09 Please describe your experience with scheduling your time to cover inspections and other duties. 10 Please describe your experience with building plans and the Florida Building Code. 11 Please provide an example from your experience with preparing and maintaining records and reports. 12 Please provide an example from your experience when there was a lack of trust with a coworker, the actions you took and the result(s) of those actions. 13 Please provide an example from your experience when you were faced with a serious customer service problem, the actions you took and the result(s) of those actions. 14 Please explain how you multitask and prioritize your work.

Required Question

Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers